Redox Signaling Molecules are substances that are produced naturally within each cell of the body. They generate two kinds of molecules – “Communicator” and “Activator”. These two play the role of messengers and are responsible for the communication between cells throughout our body. They activate the body’s antioxidant compounds – Glutathione, SOD and Catalyses.

The first set of “Activator” molecules trigger the antioxidants stored in the body. Antioxidants are extremely effective in fighting off the damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress; however, they cannot function unless activated by the Redox Signaling ‘activator’ molecules to get the antioxidants to work.

The second set of “Communicator” molecules is responsible for enabling proper communication between the cells of the body, ensuring optimum performance of the immune system and protecting the body against external stimuli such as harmful bacteria, viruses etc. The millions of cells in our body are able to properly communicate and function because of the Redox Signaling Molecules.

Oxidative stress creates an imbalance between pro-oxidants and antioxidant systems in your body. An imbalance can be a result of several environmental factors such as exposure to pollutants, infections, poor diet, toxins, and radiation. To counter this, your body utilises Redox Signaling Molecules to communicate and to help maintain a healthy balance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants.

Your health depends on a balance between oxidative stress and antioxidant defences. As we age, and as stress and environmental toxins inundate our lives and weaken our defences, normal cellular function declines, and with it, the body’s ability to produce and maintain a proper balance of redox signalling molecules. Through this process, these molecules support crucial immune system functions, as well as cell renewal and healing at every age, but our ability to utilise these molecules becomes less efficient as we age.

Oxidation is the cause of Free Radicals; this happens when an electron is knocked out of a chemical bond. Free radicals are unstable atoms that are seeking to bond with other particles so that they can steal one of their outer shell electrons. These highly reactive Free Radicals will interact with and damage healthy molecules. Oxidative Stress occurs when the destructive power of Free Radicals spread from one cell to surrounding cells inflicting widespread damage. There are Oxidation Factors in our daily lives, such as poor diet, Stress, pollution, and ageing. Oxidation also increases disease risks, like cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and autoimmune disease. 

Antioxidants can reverse the effects of oxidation by way of Antioxidation. The antioxidant is essentially the exact opposite of oxidation, in that antioxidant molecules have electrons to spare. Once an antioxidant and a free radical come in to contact, the antioxidant will supply the free radical with an electron, thus repairing the chemical bond and returning stability to the molecule. With the prevalence of oxidation factors, it is vital to supply your body with a reservoir of antioxidants. When antioxidants are present in high numbers in the body, the body has the protection it needs against the free radical activity. Antioxidants act as protection against free radicals, while some seek to undo the damage already done to the cells.

Your body already makes the most powerful antioxidants on the planet. The Glutathione and SOD, that are made in your cells, are 1000’s of times more powerful than antioxidants found in fruits and berries! Your body uses glutathione to protect your cells from free radical damage, to eliminate toxins, to support energy production, and to help enhance immune system functions. 

The bad news is that after you reach your 20s your glutathione levels decrease at a rate of approximately 10 to 12 per cent per decade. There are several factors for the decrease in glutathione levels with age. Stress is a factor, it goes up from work, relationships and the pressures of life, plus your body's exposure to environmental toxins begins to affect your overall health. A diet of convenience foods which include many artificial ingredients, colouring and preservatives. Additionally, convenience foods don't contain the necessary nutrients needed to help create and maintain your glutathione benefits. To compound the problem, your body's ability to absorb nutrients decreases with age.

All of these factors play a role in decreasing your glutathione levels unless you take steps to offset this process. A recent study found that ASEA can boost the effectiveness of these antioxidants by a massive 500%!