Belinal® is a powerful natural free radical scavenger that works both inside and outside the cells. It is a patented extract of silver fir branches that contains a unique blend of polyphenols and other bioactive compounds.
Belinal® has been proven to have strong antioxidant activity in various tests and models. It not only captures free radicals in the blood stream, but also stimulates the cells to increase their own antioxidant defenses. It also enhances the cellular membrane integrity and prevents the leakage of vital substances.
Inside Cell Antioxidant Activity of Belinal®
One of the most convincing evidence of Belinal®’s antioxidant activity comes from a study using yeast cells as a model of eukaryotic cells. The results showed that Belinal® had a strong intracellular antioxidant effect that increased with concentration. Belinal® outperformed other well-known antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Resveratrol, Vitamin E and BHT in this in-vivo research.
Belinal® – Superior Scavenger of Hydroxyl Radicals
Hydroxyl radicals are the most reactive and harmful free radicals in the human body. They can cause oxidative damage to DNA, proteins, lipids, and other biomolecules, leading to various diseases and aging.
To evaluate the antioxidant potential of a substance, it is important to use tests that measure its ability to scavenge hydroxyl radicals, rather than artificial free radicals that are not relevant to human physiology.
The results showed that Belinal® was able to scavenge hydroxyl radicals in a dose-dependent manner, and significantly reduced the oxidative damage caused by them. Belinal® was also compared with other well-known antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and green tea polyphenols, and was found to be superior to them in the in- vitro research.
Belinal® is a unique natural product that offers a high level of protection against hydroxyl radicals, the most dangerous free radicals in the human body. By using Belinal® as a dietary supplement, you can enhance your cellular health and prevent oxidative stress.
Belinal® – Natural Product with Exceptional ORAC Value
One of the ways to measure the antioxidant potential of a substance is to use the Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) assay. This assay evaluates how well a substance can inhibit the oxidation of a fluorescent molecule by a peroxyl radical. The ORAC value is expressed as the amount of Trolox, a synthetic antioxidant, that would have the same effect as the substance of interest.
Belinal® has been shown to have remarkable antioxidant activity in various tests and models, including the ORAC assay. In fact, Belinal® has a higher ORAC value than any of the TOP HIGH ORAC Value Antioxidant Foods published by the USDA, such as blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, and walnuts. This means that Belinal® can scavenge more peroxyl radicals and prevent more oxidative damage than these foods.
Belinal® is a unique natural product that offers a high level of protection against oxidative stress. By taking Belinal® regularly, you can boost your antioxidant intake and support your cellular health.
Suggested Dose of Belinal® in your Anti-oxidant Formula
100 – 180 mg Single dose
References
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- Kreft, S. et al. (2021). Phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical studies of an extract prepared from silver fir branches (Abies alba). Biologia Serbica, 43(1): 57–62. PDF link
- Schoss, K., Benedetič, R., Kreft, S. (2022). The Phenolic Content, Antioxidative Properties and Extractable Substances in Silver Fir (Abies alba Mill.) Branches Decrease with Distance from the Trunk. Plants, 11(3), 333. DOI: 10.3390/plants11030333