SPECTROX™ Total Antioxidant Function
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SPECTROX™ is a unique method to assess antioxidant function on an individual basis. SpectraCell uses isolated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (mostly lymphocytes) that are stimulated to grow in a chemically-defined, serum and protein-free media. Cumene hydroperoxide is added to the media to provide an oxidative stress, and after several days of incubation, lymphocyte growth is measured by tritiated thymidine incorporation.

All factors that influence antioxidant status are taken into account by SPECTROX™, since live, metabolically active cells are used. Since the function of antioxidants is to protect biomolecules from oxidative damage, SPECTROX™ measures the net ability of antioxidants and repair mechanisms of each individual's own cells, reporting a total assessment of antioxidant function.

Now that you are more acquainted with the important effects that antioxidants can have on health, it is essential to seek medical consultation with a healthcare professional before beginning any nutritional intervention.

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