Have you ever heard of Resveratrol?

It's a naturally ocurring antioxidant found in red grape skins, plants and plant products. Antioxidants prevent the oxidation of other molecules. When molecules oxidize, they can create free-radicals which, in excess, can wreak havoc on our cellular structures. A glass of wine contains about 0.6-0.7 mg resveratrol.

From animal studies and limited human studies, it appears that resveratrol may be absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract following its ingestion. Although much research needs to be done in order to elucidate the pharmacokinetics of resveratrol in its various forms,(1)current research and studies are encouraging.

Mannatech's BounceBack^® capsules contain resveratrol!

Our resveratrol is sourced from the Japanese knotweed root (shown above). This is a large herbaceous perennial native to eastern Asia. Japanese knotweed was first introduced in Europe and N. America in the late 19th century. Today, it is a commercial source of resveratrol for dietary supplements. This is because Japanese knotweed extract is a more concentrated and consistent source of resveratrol than grape extracts.

BounceBack capsules contain a combination of ingredients.

Some of these ingredients (proteolytic enzymes, bromelain, curcumin) have been shown to reduce pain, while another (avocado/soy extract) can provide joint support. BounceBack capsules have been clinically shown to provide additional benefits, ameliorating delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS*).

Taking BounceBack capsules daily adds antioxidant (resveratrol) to your daily diet. When taken daily over time, BounceBack capsules can even increase your "active" energy.*

Ingredients — Details

Avocado/soy unsaponifiables (ASUs). Unsaponifiables are components of an oil, fat, wax, etc. that are not soluble in water. They include sterols, squalene, carotenoids and the fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) (1). Soybean oil unsaponifiables include β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol, carotenoids and vitamins A, E and K (2). Avocado oil unsaponifiables include sterols (3), carotenoids, and vitamins E and K (2)., Japanese knotweed extract root. Polygonum cuspidatum is a large, herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern Asia. Its root extract, huzhang, is a traditional Chinese medicine. Japanese knotweed was first introduced to Europe and North America in the late 19th century. Today it is a commercial source of resveratrol for dietary supplements.

Beta-sitosterol. Phytosterols (PS) are fats present in plants — mostly in plant oils, nuts and seeds. Because the human body cannot produce PS, they must be obtained through the diet. Epidemiologic studies suggest that phytosterol intake supports good health (1). Processing of plant oils typically reduces their PS content (1). The average consumption of PS in industrialized Western countries is low, about 78 mg/day. Asian countries consume an average of 4 times that amount, about 400 mg/day (2).

Bromelain, extracted from the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus), is an enzyme that digests proteins. It was introduced as a dietary supplement in 1957 and has been used in many clinical trials since then. Bromelain is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) (21CFR184.1024).

Campesterol is a plant sterol (phytosterol) found in many foods, including soybeans, peppers, avocados and nuts. It is abundant in vegetable oils, particularly canola oil (1), (2).

Proteases are protein-digesting enzymes. While they occur naturally in all organisms, proteases in supplements are typically obtained from safe, non-pathogenic fungi, such as Aspergillus melleus and Aspergillus oryzae. Orally administered protein-digesting enzymes can be detected in human blood, at least to some extent, in their intact, biologically active form (1).

Resveratrol is a naturally occurring antioxidant compound that is also abundant in the vines, roots, seeds and stalks of grape plants. Wine contains resveratrol — a glass of red wine delivers about 0.6-0.7 mg resveratrol (1). From animal studies and limited human studies, it appears that resveratrol is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract following its ingestion. However, the efficiency of its absorption, as well as its distribution, metabolism and excretion, are not well understood. Much research needs to be done in order to elucidate the pharmacokinetics of resveratrol in its various forms (1).

Stigmasterol is a plant sterol (phytosterol) found in many foods, including chocolate, nuts and avocados. It is abundant in vegetable oils, particularly soy oil (1).

Turmeric extract. The rhizome (horizontal stem — usually underground) of turmeric (Curcuma longa) has long been used in traditional Asian and Ayurvedic medicine (1).Turmeric contains curcumin, volatile oils, sugars, proteins and resins (2). The disposition of curcuminoids in the human body following oral ingestion is not well understood. Animal studies indicate that it is poorly absorbed; absorption appears to be improved when it is taken with food (3). Due to its questionable absorption, curcumonoid supplements are often formulated with bromelain to enhance its absorption (3).

Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin found mainly in fruits and vegetables, particularly in citrus fruits such as oranges. Vitamin C functions as a reducing agent and thereby demonstrates potent antioxidant activity. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to the disease scurvy, which involves the deterioration of elastic tissue, demonstrating the important role of ascorbic acid in the synthesis of connective tissues such as collagen in bones (1). Dietary vitamin C is efficiently absorbed through the intestine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established a Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of 60 mgs vitamin C for adults and children 4 or more years of age (21CFR101.9). RDIs are a set of dietary references for essential vitamins and minerals that are considered amounts sufficient to meet the daily requirements of healthy individuals. RDIs serve as the basis for calculating the percent daily value (%DV) amounts found on dietary supplement and food labels. Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester of vitamin C and palmitic acid. It functions as an antioxidant in oral preparations. Ascorbyl palmitate is approved by the U.S. FDA as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) (21CFR182.3149).