Super Oxide Dismutase

Other Names : Orgotein, SOD, Super Dioxide Dismutase, Superoxide dismutase, Superóxido Dismutasa.
Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme found in all living cells. An enzyme is a substance that speeds up certain chemical reactions in the body. The superoxide dismutase that is used as medicine is sometimes taken from cows.

Special Precautions of Super Oxide Dismutase

• Injectable (shot) forms of superoxide dismutase that have been used in research studies appear to be safe.
• Some superoxide dismutase products are obtained from animal sources, raising concern about contamination from sick or diseased animals. Though there are no reports of people getting sick after using superoxide dismutase products taken from animals, it’s best to avoid products from animal sources until more is known.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of superoxide dismutase during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

The benefits of Super Oxide Dismutase are

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme that helps break down potentially harmful oxygen molecules in cells, which might prevent damage to tissues. It is being researched to see if it can help conditions where oxygen molecules are believed to play a role in disease.

• Ulcers on the cornea of the eye. A series of case reports suggest that a specific eye solution of superoxide dismutase might help reduce ulcer size and improve healing when applied to the eye for at least 2 weeks.
• Sports injuries.
• Gout.
• Cancer
• as a shot for improving tolerance to radiation therapy, improving rejection rates in kidney transplantation, and minimizing heart damage caused by heart attacks.
• Preventing rejection of kidney transplants.
• scavenger of free radicals
• able to decrease the rate of cell destruction by penetrating the cell membrane, thereby protecting the integrity of DNA and the cell's lipid membrane, both of which boost the body's ability to defend against age-related symptoms and the deleterious effects of free radicals
• taken by mouth for removing wrinkles, rebuilding tissue, and extending the length of life. However, there is no evidence that superoxide dismutase products that are taken by mouth are absorbed by the body.
• As a shot, superoxide dismutase is used for treating pain and swelling (inflammation) caused by osteoarthritis, sports injuries, and rheumatoid arthritis; a kidney condition called interstitial cystitis; gout; poisoning caused by a weed-killer called paraquat; cancer; and lung problems in newborns
• A sterile solution containing superoxide dismutase is sometimes applied directly to the eyes for treating ulcers on the cornea.

Food Sources

Barley Greens, barley grass, cruciferous vegetables broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, wheat grass, most green vegetables, Chaga Mushroom, honeydew, cantaloupe melon