Ptero Gene

Benefits
Provides unique antioxidants

Increases antioxidant bioavailability

Protects against oxidative stress

Activates Calorie Restriction Factor (CRF)

There are many species of antioxidants, but not all are created equal. Although Pterostilbene is a phenol that is chemically related to Resveratrol it differs by increased bioavailability and and a well-defined activity in the body.

Pterostilbene is isolated from the stem heartwood of Pterocarpus marsupium while resveratrol is extracted from the root of Reynoutria japonica (synonyms Fallopia japonica and Polygonum cuspidatum). Although they are both antioxidants, resveratrol and pterostilbene complement each other by the outcomes of their specific antioxidant effects.

The antioxidant effect of resveratrol provides for activation of calorie restriction mimetic and telomere maintenance factors with main outcomes being cardiovascular and anti-aging effects.
Pterostilbene acts as an antioxidant by activating AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) that regulates energy metabolism, and by activating Sirtuin 1. Obesity and aging diminish Sirtuin 1 (1, 2). Sirtuin 1 is NAD dependent, therefore increasing NAD+ levels can enhance the effect of pterostilbene.
SIRT1 is one of the most important transcriptional factors that drives many cellular activities, like energy metabolism, cell survival, DNA stability, inflammation, and circadian rhythms (3).

The added Quercetin is itself an antioxidant complementing Resveratrol and Pterostilbene. At the same time when Quercetin and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) are associated with Resveratrol and Pterostilbene, the overall bioavailability of these antioxidants can be potentiated. Added specialized Piperine extract – Bioperine® (Sabinsa Corp.) – helps to increase resveratrol delivery (4).

Suggested Use:
Adults take 2 capsules 1 time per day or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner

Serving Size: 2 capsules

Active Ingredients per capsule:
Pterostilbene (Pterocarpus marsupium) … 100 mg 
Resveratrol (Reynoutria japonica) … 100 mg 
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) … 200 mg 
Quercetin (Sophora japonica) … 39 mg 
BioPerine® (Piperine from Piperum nigrum)  … 14 mg

Inactive Ingredients:  Microcrystalline cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate. 

Capsule shell: hypromellose (plant gelatin).

Does not contain: GMO ingredients, dairy, egg, gluten, wheat, corn, yeast, soy, nuts, artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives, or flavors.