Antioxidant Arsenal: Polyphenols, Flavonoids & Free-Radical Defense
Why your cells need a bodyguard
Every breath, workout, or late-night screen session produces reactive oxygen species (ROS). In excess, these “free radicals” nick DNA, fog brains, and age skin before its time. Polyphenols and their star subgroup, flavonoids, neutralise renegade molecules by donating spare electrons—nature’s built-in crowd-control.
Polyphenols 101—tiny molecules, big reputation
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What they are: A family of >8,000 plant compounds that include phenolic acids
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How they work: Hydrogen-atom or electron transfer stops chain-reaction damage, while metal-chelating keeps ROS factories quiet.
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Bonus perks: Many polyphenols up-regulate the body’s own antioxidant enzymes (SOD, glutathione peroxidase) for a double shield.
Flavonoids—the A-listers
Recent meta-analyses link quercetin, kaempferol, and rutin to lower LDL oxidation, improved vascular tone, and even moderated blood lipids in early human trials.
| Flavonoids in Suuperdrinks | Prime Source | Functional Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | Blueberries | Vascular elasticity |
| Kaempferol | Foxtail millet, amla | Anti-inflammatory, anti-adipogenic |
| Epicatechin | Cacao (Choco Lush) | Cognitive and endurance boost |
How Suuperdrinks turns science into sip-able armour
-High-polyphenol produce —Blueberries, Amla, Cacao.
-Good-fat chaperones —A2 ghee & almond MUFAs enhance polyphenol bio-availability.
-Stone-ground / slow-cooked —low-heat prep prevents oxidation before the bottle is capped.
Daily move: Aim for 300–500 mg total polyphenols. One 300 ml Suuperdrinks bottle delivers ~300 mg without popping a pill.
Bottom line
When polyphenols and flavonoids flood the bloodstream, free radicals lose their sting. Reach for plant-powered colour (and flavour) first—your future self is already raising a toast.