Polyphenols: What are they and how are they beneficial?

Polyphenols are naturally occurring plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help keep you healthy and protect against various diseases. They commonly occur in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, tea, coffee, dark chocolate, and red wine, and can contribute to various health benefits. They have different kinds of antioxidant activity to neutralize a wide range of harmful free radicals and non-radical oxidising substances mainly derived from oxygen and frequently called reactive oxygen species (ROS). Oxidative stress occurs when there is an excess of ROS and other oxidants and insufficient antioxidants to control these reactive molecules. Oxidative stress can result in damage to living cells and increase the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Some polyphenols can also reduce inflammation, which is considered to be the root cause of many chronic illnesses. They can be subdivided into flavonoids, phenolic acids, polyphenolic amides, and other polyphenols.

ABEL-Max™: The Science behind the Success

ABEL-Max™ is a scientifically formulated mixture of four plant extracts: grapeseed, green tea, pomegranate, and pine bark. These extracts contain a diverse range of polyphenols and possess very high antioxidant ABEL-RAC scores. They also demonstrate quantifiable positive synergy between their constituents.

Mouth Ulcers (Canker Sores) and Compromised Immune Systems

Many people have written to tell us how effective ABEL-Max™ is at stopping mouth ulcers from developing when taken at the first sign of that familiar tingling sensation. They've also reported that, when ulcers do occur, ABEL-Max helps them heal much more quickly.

Customers in the USA have told us emphatically that they "bless ABEL-Max every day", as they used to suffer constantly from canker sores but have now remained completely ulcer-free for years. Even their dentists have been impressed—especially when they recovered from tooth extractions in record time thanks to ABEL-Max.

We've also heard from individuals undergoing medical treatments that suppress the immune system, leading to frequent and painful mouth ulcers. For them, ABEL-Max has helped stop these ulcers from developing altogether.

In addition to mouth ulcer relief, many people who have undergone chemotherapy—resulting in compromised immune systems—report being highly vulnerable to common colds and viral infections such as RSV and influenza A and B. They’ve found that taking ABEL-Max morning and night has kept these infections at bay. And if they do start to feel a cold coming on, taking two capsules immediately often stops the cold dead in its tracks.

What do you mean when you say the formulatio nof ABEL-Max makes it more potent than an equivalent consumption if the ingredients?

ABEL-Max™ has been developed using the unique ABEL-RAC (Relative Antioxidant Capacity) test, created by Knight Scientific Limited. This method allows us to measure antioxidant activity against a range of different oxidants, including free radicals.

A key feature of the ABEL-RAC test is that the score is based on a specific amount of material tested. This means we can accurately calculate the antioxidant power per milligram or gram of a given formulation.

As the ABEL-Max formulation includes four plant extracts—grapeseed, decaffeinated green tea, pomegranate, and pine bark—we must obtain ABEL-RAC scores per mg for each ingredient when producing a new batch. However, this alone is not sufficient. These extracts can interact with one another, often producing greater antioxidant power than expected from their individual scores—a phenomenon known as positive synergy.

On the other hand, if the ingredient ratios change, the interaction may result in negative synergy, where the combined antioxidant score is lower than the sum of the individual components. Additionally, natural product variability from batch to batch makes it impossible to replicate ABEL-Max simply by repeating the same formulation.

That’s why, for every new batch of ABEL-Max, we produce ABEL-RAC scores against at least two different oxidants, followed by further testing to ensure that positive synergy is optimised in the final product.

How do these products work at a cellular level? What happens in my body if I use them?

ABEL-Max™ is an incredibly potent antioxidant supplement, containing four powerful plant extracts: grapeseed, green tea, pomegranate, and pine bark. Each contributes a diverse range of polyphenols and other compounds with exceptionally high antioxidant capacity.

When formulating ABEL-Max—especially during the production of new batches—we measure the antioxidant activity of each ingredient per milligram, using our unique ABEL-RAC method. In addition to assessing the individual antioxidant scores, we also test whether the ingredients interact to produce either enhanced or reduced antioxidant effects. This interaction is known as synergy, and in ABEL-Max, we have demonstrated positive synergy between the ingredients.

Antioxidants serve many functions in the body, but one of their most important roles is to neutralise highly reactive molecules, primarily derived from oxygen, known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). If left unchecked, excessive free radicals and other oxidants can damage enzymes, proteins, lipids, and DNA in living cells, as well as fibrous tissue in the skin—contributing to wrinkles and visible aging.

These oxidative attacks can also lead to mutations, cellular damage, dysfunction, and are linked to chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders.

An imbalance between the production of these reactive molecules and the availability of antioxidants to neutralise them is known as oxidative stress.

How can these products help me to feel less fatigued?

Both ABEL-Max™ and GlutaVive™ are being used by many people to boost energy and help overcome fatigue. Reported uses include fatigue associated with:

• Long Covid
• Post-Viral Syndrome
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (including ME)
• Vaccine injury
• Overtraining in sport
• Depression, often linked to grief
  
  One hidden problem following viral infections is the persistence of dormant viruses within the body’s own cells. These viruses can periodically reactivate, bursting out of cells and contributing to symptoms that often mimic viral pneumonia or other chest infections. ABEL-Max™ has been reported to help alleviate these symptoms, while GlutaVive™ gradually helps restore equilibrium and reduce fatigue.