What are OPCs?
OPCs is short for Oligomeric Proantho Cyanidin (A complex of a specific molecule known as flavan-3-ol) and were discovered by Dr. Jack Masquelier in 1948. As with any new discovery, it must be confirmed by other independent scientists and then named. This new discovery was subsequently confirmed by the prestigious scientist, Dr. Szent-Gyorygi who received a Nobel Prize in 1938 for the discovery of vitamin C.

OPCs scavenges free radicals at a greater rate than vitamin C or vitamin E, but do not replace the vital function of either vitamin. In fact another attribute of OPCs is its synergism with other antioxidants.

OPCs acts to preserve vitamin C which only improves the bodies overall antioxidant capacity. In recognition of the synergism, Matol put two more powerful ingredients in OPCs + II, Acerola Cherry extract which is a rich and natural whole food source of vitamin C and Beta 1, 3-D Glucan.

What is Beta 1, 3-D-Glucan?
Beta 1, 3-D-Glucan, a unique compound derived from the cell walls of yeast known for radioactive protection properties is a powerful free radical scavenger.

By adding Beta 1, 3-D Glucan to Matol's OPCs + II we've effectively added a new dimension to an antioxidant formula, and that new dimension is the immune system. This is a unique advantage for Matol because of the synergy with Matol's other products supporting the immune system.

Beta 1, 3-D-Glucan nutritionally supports the immune systems ability to effect macrophage activity. Macrophage is derived from white blood cells called monocytes and are protective cells that are typically found in the same connective and lymphatic tissues as OPCs, in your body.

These very powerful immune system cells have the ability to help prevent free radical formation by engulfing viruses, bacteria, tissue cells and other foreign debris.

What is Acerola Cherry?
Acerola Cherry is one of the richest sources of ascorbic acid, a powerful antioxidant with well-known anti-bacterial properties.

Acerola Cherry is rich in vitamin C as well as in carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, proteins and mineral salts principally iron, calcium and phosphorus.

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