Free Radical Test

Antioxidants and Free Radicals: The Importance of Free Radical Measurement.

Our Bodies Produce Free Radicals.

As a result of internal and external factors, such as diet, activity level, stress, chemicals, pollutants and other factors, our bodies produce toxins. Some of these toxins are known as free radicals. Studies have shown that free radicals damage healthy cells and are one of the major causes of rapid aging, as well as many serious diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.

What are Free Radicals?

Free radicals are unstable molecules (meaning they have an unpaired electron) produced within our bodies. Free radicals damage healthy cells by "stealing" an electron from the healthy cell in order to become stable. Free radicals are naturally occurring molecules present in every person. However, internal and external factors such as diet, lifestyle, activity levels, chemicals and pollutants can increase the levels of free radicals, and thereby increase the risk of damage from free radicals. Free radical damage is also known as oxidative stress.

How Free Radicals Damage Healthy Cells

The membranes of our cells contain oxygen atoms, which are targeted by free radicals. These oxygen atoms can be "stolen" by the free radicals, altering the stability and function of a cell. This process is known as lipid peroxidation, and creates a chain reaction that increases the presence of other free radicals in the body. This activity of free radicals in our bodies can cause cell membranes to deteriorate to the extent that they will fail to function effectively. The cellular membrane is a very important part of the human body because it facilitates communication among different systems within the body. Scientists have concluded that the cellular membrane is the true ‘brain’ of the cell, and has greater effect on our biological well being than any of the other microscopic components of our bodies.

Excessive Free Radicals Cause Diseases

When there is an abundance of free radicals in our bodies, the genetic code material of cells can be changed, and this will result in mutations that can lead to aging and to serious conditions such as leukemia, other forms of cancer, and chronic degenerative diseases.

Antioxidants Can Protect But Which Ones Really Work?

Certain antioxidants in foods and antioxidant supplements can reduce free radical damage. Studies have shown that antioxidants reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as various types of heart and eye disease, as well as reduce the risk of cancer, and rapid aging. However, because there are many antioxidant supplements available and each of our bodies reacts differently, it is important to use products that truly reduce free radical damage. Until now, there was no accurate way to measure whether antioxidants and other treatment plans were working. That is why Revelar™ was developed.

Revelar and Free Radical Damage Measurement

Revelar provides unprecedented accuracy in measuring aldehydes, an effective indicator of free radical damage. Aldehyde presence and quantity is directly correlated to the level of free radical damage. Measuring aldehydes creates a strong indicator of the degree to which free radical damage is taking place. Revelar is able to measure the aldehydes in our breath capturing the important ones that can lead to damage. The true value of Revelar testing comes with repeated monitoring of the Rev Score. The first score provides a baseline to gauge the effectiveness of antioxidant supplements and other forms of treatment you take. This way you can determine what is really working to reduce free radical damage and enable you to live a healthier life.

Schedule your test today to determine your oxidative stress level and your risk for chronic illness.