Xilarate®: Your Natural Asset

Xilarate^® is a natural, all-Canadian sports drink. Few others can make that claim. Now that you know what it’s replacing to keep you in the game, let’s look at what else Xilarate^® brings to the table. You read a lot in the news about antioxidants. They’re important because they rein in the ‘free radicals’ (unstable electrons which have lost a molecule) which are produced through naturally-occurring cellular activity, but in even greater numbers when we exercise. Why? As exercise forces us to breathe harder, we take more oxygen into the body—creating the increased oxidative stress that encourages the production of free radicals, which have been linked to premature aging, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and some cancers. Xilarate^® has a secret weapon through its addition of Grape Seed Extract into its blend. Not only is grape seed extract one of the most powerful antioxidant available, it’s also a natural plant extract, water soluble and tasteless. Given its wealth of OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins )—instrumental in protecting cells from free radical damage—even more so than vitamins C (by 20%) and E (by 50%) and beta-carotene. It also delivers a treasure trove of additional health benefits including enhanced circulation and improvements in cardiovascular and gastric health. If you’ll recall the earlier belief that the French had low rates of heart disease based on their predilection of red wine—it was later realized that it was the OPCs found in the wine that promoted cardiovascular health, which lead to the realization that the grapes were the source. These same OPCs promote brain, eye, skin and bone health, while they are known to enter the blood brain barrier to protect brain and nerve tissue. OPCs are also anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and helps prevent the build-up of plaque in arteries as it reduces the build-up of peroxide in the body, leading to increased stamina. It has also been said to improve mental alertness, work towards preventing senility, reduce overall blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If you want to fight off free radicals, you might as well do it in a big way. Xilarate^®.