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What Is SOD Power as GLISODIN?
Source Naturals SOD Power as GLISODIN is an advanced, bioavailable cellular antioxidant designed to support the body's primary defense network against oxidative stress. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is the body's primary master antioxidant enzyme, responsible for neutralizing superoxide radicals before they can damage cell membranes, proteins, and cellular DNA.
Standard oral SOD supplements typically break down rapidly in harsh stomach acid, destroying their enzymatic potency. GliSODin® POWER solves this bioabsorption challenge by binding melon-derived superoxide dismutase (from Cucumis melo) to gliadin, a natural protective wheat protein biopolymer. This protective coating allows the active enzyme to navigate the digestive tract intact and stimulate endogenous master antioxidant defenses.
Key Benefits of SOD Power as GLISODIN
- ✓ Glisodin - Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): Supplies 250 IU of bioactive superoxide dismutase complexed with gliadin for superior gastrointestinal stability and cellular absorption.
- ✓ Helps in liver detoxification: Neutralizes reactive metabolic waste products generated during Phase I and Phase II hepatic detox pathways.
- ✓ Powerful free radical scavenger supplement: Operates at the very top of the antioxidant chain to convert harmful superoxide anions directly into benign water and oxygen.
- ✓ Protect the body against free radical damage: Safeguards cellular lipid membranes, vascular lining, and vital tissues from daily oxidative wear and tear.
- ✓ Cellular Longevity & Vitality Support: Stimulates your body's internal enzyme manufacturing cascade, including catalase and glutathione peroxidase.
How It Works: Primary vs. Secondary Antioxidants
Common dietary antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and carotenoids are categorized as secondary antioxidants. They work on a sacrificial "one-to-one" ratio: a single molecule of vitamin C neutralizes exactly one free radical before becoming spent and depleted.
By contrast, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is an enzymatic primary antioxidant. A single enzyme molecule can continuously dismantle millions of aggressive superoxide free radicals every minute without being consumed in the reaction. By protecting SOD with wheat gliadin, GliSODin® allows these vital signals to reach gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT), signaling the body to ramp up its own production of SOD, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase.
Scientific Validation: In double-blind clinical and cell-based studies published in peer-reviewed medical journals, oral melon SOD combined with gliadin was demonstrated to significantly boost circulating antioxidant capacity and protect cells against oxidative damage (Vouldoukis et al., Phytotherapy Research, 2004; Carillon et al., Pharmaceutical Research, 2013).
Scientific Evidence & Peer-Reviewed Research
Oral superoxide dismutase delivery has been extensively evaluated in clinical and biomedical research. Below are landmark human and physiological studies examining GliSODin®:
- Cellular Defense & Oxidative Stress: A pivotal trial demonstrated that daily supplementation with gliadin-combined cantaloupe SOD significantly raised circulating antioxidant status and cellular protection against oxidative breakdown in human subjects (Phytotherapy Research, PMID: 15742357).
- Vascular & Cardiovascular Health: A prospective ultrasound study showed that supplementing with GliSODin daily helped maintain healthy carotid artery intima-media thickness in subjects evaluated for oxidative risk factors (European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, PMID: 17441415).
- Clinical Dermatological & Tissue Support: Prospective randomized controlled investigations evaluated oral gliadin-protected superoxide dismutase in supporting melanocyte protection and cellular recovery in oxidative skin conditions (Journal of Clinical Medicine, PMC8360035).
- Physical Vitality & Muscle Recovery: Research indicates that enzymatic SOD delivery helps preserve intracellular membrane balance and diminishes post-exertional muscle tissue stress in active adults.
1. Vouldoukis I, Conti M, Krauss P, et al. Supplementation with gliadin-combined plant superoxide dismutase extract promotes antioxidant defences and protects against oxidative stress. Phytother Res. 2004;18(12):957-962. doi:10.1002/ptr.1542.
2. Cloarec M, Caillard P, Provin F, et al. GliSODin, a vegetal SOD with gliadin, as preventative agent vs. atherosclerosis, as confirmed with carotid ultrasound-B imaging. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2007;39(2):45-50.
3. Fontas E, Montaudié H, Passeron T. Oral gliadin-protected superoxide dismutase in addition to phototherapy for treating non-segmental vitiligo. J Clin Med / PMC. 2021;PMC8360035.
Complete Ingredient Listing & Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 60
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 70 mg (5% DV) |
| Superoxide Dismutase / Gliadin Complex (GliSODin®) [yielding 250 IU of SOD activity] | 250 mg † |
† Daily Value (DV) not established.