An ORAC update

I found this recent discussion about ORAC today. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/28/ginny-bank-on-orac-values.aspx?aid=CD1057

Time for an update! The valuable info given by Ginny (who is very knowledgeable) is based on the original ORAC – which remains in wide use. However, there’s a new star on the block…Total ORAC.

Total ORAC expands upon the original ORAC patent and adds performance analysis against 4 more primary reactive species (commonly called radicals). This panel gives a picture of comprehensive broad-spectrum antioxidant capacity.

The results are quite remarkable. We can now see how a substance – whether compound or finished food product – performs individually against 5 different radicals. Some have impressive balanced performance, while others are specialists. Total ORAC brings a whole new dimension to antioxidant testing

What’s more, we advise clients to use Total ORAC in tandem with a comprehensive offering of proprietary pre-clinical efficacy tests. These tests use time-honored research tools, like cell line methods, to investigate cellular protection against oxidative stress, inflammation, glycation and other important harmful mechanisms.

We have seen significant correlations between Total ORAC results and cell line outcomes in standardized compounds, extracts, and even premium food products.

So, ask us about how to step into the next generation of ORAC testing.