What is Catalase Hx™?
Catalase Hx™ supplies the body’s antioxidant enzyme Catalase along with the herb Picrorhiza Kurroa. Catalase reduces peroxides in the body to safe metabolites. Peroxide is a dangerous oxidizing agent that is formed as a by-product of normal metabolic function in our body. Peroxide damages cells and tissues throughout our body, contributing to tissue dysfunction and acceleration of the aging process. Peroxides damage LDL-cholesterol which then contributes to the hardening of the arteries. Having sufficient Catalase in the body converts these peroxides into oxygen and water. Catalase levels drop in many chronic diseases, it is decreased by many pollutants and its concentration normally declines with aging. In animal studies, Catalase greatly delays aging and lengthens lifespan and healthspan. In studies of mice it increased the average lifespan by 17% and the maximum lifespan by 21%. Supplementing with Catalase helps protect your tissues. Picrorhiza kurroa is a well-known herb in the Ayurvedic system of Indian medicine that is used traditionally for disorders of the liver and respiratory tract. It is a small perennial herb found in the Himalayan region growing at elevations of 3,000-5,000 meters. One of the benefits of Picrorhiza is that it increases Catalase levels in the body and contributes to reducing lipid peroxidation throughout the body. Picrorhiza also strongly protects the liver functioning as an antioxidant and it has been shown to support the repair of the liver. Combining the herb with Catalase further improves Catalase’s benefits.