Why are D-Quercetin, D-Boldine, and L-Superoxide Dismutase so effective as antioxidants?
D- Quercetin – is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound found in most plant tissues but particularly abundant in Evening Primrose, Mayapple, Onion and Green Tea. This Chirally Correct form has anti-cancer, anti-ulcer, anti-allergy, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities that have been attributed to Quercetin’s antioxidant properties. Applied topically, it will protect skin cells from oxidative stress induced by Glutathione depletion, in synergy with Ascorbic Acid while preventing the carcinogenic effects of some chemical pollutants. It also protects the membrane lipid of skin cells from peroxidation when exposed to UV light. Another interesting property of Quercetin is its anti-elastase activity, i.e. it inhibits the activity of the endogenous enzyme responsible for the breakdown of elastin, a component crucial to skin elasticity. It has additional properties: antibacterial, anti-viral, analgesic, anti-tumor and it protects capillaries. D- Boldine (Peumus Boldus) Extract is a n