
FruitTEA-Max™, supplied by Douglas Laboratories®,
is a proprietary combination of OxyPhyte® White Tea Extract (standardized to a
minimum of 90% polyphenols and 70% catechins), OxyPhyte® apple and pomegranate
extracts, and VitaBlue™ wild blueberry extract supplied in vegetarian capsules.
Each serving provides the ORAC equivalent of approximately 8-11 servings of
fruits and vegetables. As science continues to uncover connections
between the diseases of aging and free radical damage, antioxidants remain a
vital safeguard in helping to protect against the damage caused by free
radicals. Diets high in antioxidants, as well as supplementation with
antioxidants have been shown to have a protective effect in reducing cellular
damage caused by free radicals. Specifically, tea has been used for hundreds of
years by many cultures throughout the world for its health promoting properties
and has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant. While many people are familiar
with green and black tea, white tea is less well known. Although white tea is
derived from the same plant from which green and black tea are made (Camellia
sinensis), white tea is considered to be a more rare and unique product. The
term “white” is derived from the high proportion of silvery buds on the plant at
the time of harvesting, which tend to impart a white tint to the tea. Green tea
is often promoted for the fact that is it minimally processed; however, white
tea is the least processed of all the teas, and is rapidly steamed and dried
after picking. This lack of processing results in a higher concentration of
polyphenols, and consequently, greater antioxidant activity. The apple,
pomegranate and blueberry extracts present in FruiTEA-Max™ also contribute
significant antioxidant activity to this formulation. In fact, pomegranate juice
has been shown to contain almost three times the total antioxidant ability
compared with similar amounts of green tea or red wine. Measuring Antioxidant
Activity – The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity The oxygen radical absorbance
capacity (ORAC) assay is a method for quantifying the antioxidant strength of
substance (i.e. its ability to fight free radicals). The method was developed in
part at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.
The measurement involves combining the sample to be tested (the antioxidant)
with a fluorescent compound as well as a compound that generates free radicals
at a known rate. As free radicals are generated, the fluorescent compound is
damaged and subsequently loses its fluorescence. When the antioxidant is
present, it absorbs the free radicals being produced and therefore inhibits the
loss of fluorescence by the fluorescent compound. The stronger the antioxidant
is, the more the loss of fluorescence will be inhibited. The measurement is
standardized against a water-soluble vitamin E derivative (called Trolox) which
has a known ORAC value, and is reported in terms of Trolox equivalents (µmole
TE). This method serves as an excellent way to quantify the ability of various
compounds to quench free radicals. ORAC values have been measured for many
fruits and vegetables as well as numerous plant extracts. For example, a single
serving (1/2 cup) of fruits and vegetables yields an ORAC value between 600 –
800 µmoleTE. Based on the recommendation that we should be consuming five to
nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day, one can tell that the ORAC value
of a healthful diet would be quite high. ORAC value is measured on every lot of
FruiTEAMax, and is typically around 7,000 µmoleTE per serving which is the ORAC
equivalent of 8 – 11 servings of fruits and vegetables. While dietary
supplements do not take the place of a healthy, well-balanced diet, FruiTEA-Max™
can serve as an excellent way for easily increasing antioxidant intake. FruiTEA-Max™may be a useful dietary adjunct for
individuals wishing to supplement their diets with a unique blend of
antioxidants. Adults take 2 capsules daily with meals or as
directed by physician. No adverse side effects reported. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct
light. Keep out of reach of children. Cao GH, Soffic E, Prior RL. Antioxidant capacity of tea and
common vegetables. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 1996.
44:3426-3431. Cao G, Alessio HM, Cutler RG. Oxygen radical absorbance
capacity assay for antioxidants. Free Radical Bio Medicine. 1993.
14:301-311. Dashwood WM, Orner GA, Dashwood RH. Inhibition of
betacatenin/ Tcf activity by white tea, green tea, and epigallocatechin-3-
gallate (EGCG): minor contribution of H(2)O(2) at physiologically relevant
EGCG concentrations. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2002 Aug 23;296(3):584-8.
Gio MI, Tomas-Barberan FA, Hess-Pierce B, et al. Antioxidant
activity of pomegranate juice and its relationship with phenolic composition
and processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2000.
48(10):4581-4589. Orner GA, Dashwood WM, Blum CA, Diaz GD, Li Q, Dashwood RH.
Suppression of tumorigenesis in the Apc(min) mouse: downregulation of beta-catenin
signaling by a combination of tea plus sulindac. Carcinogenesis. 2003
Feb;24(2):263-7. Ou B, Hampsch-Woodill M, Prior RL. Development and
validation of oxygen radical absorbance activity using fluorescein as the
fluorescent probe. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2001.
49:4619-4626. Santana-Rios G, Orner GA, Xu M, Izquierdo-Pulido M, Dashwood
RH. Inhibition by white tea of 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo
[4,5-b]pyridine-induced colonic aberrant crypts in the F344 rat. Nutr
Cancer. 2001;41(1-2):98-103. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease. OxyPhyte® is a registered trademark of RFI Ingredients. VitaBlue™ is a registered trademark of FutureCeuticals
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2 vegetarian
capsules contain:
Proprietary Blend
700 mg
OxyPhyte® White Tea Extract (leaf,
standardized to
90% polyphenols and 70% catechins), OxyPhyte®
Fruit Blend (apple and pomegranate extracts,
fruit)
Vitablue™ Wild blueberry extract (fruit).
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