Frequently Asked Questions
Ondrox
- Multiantioxidant/Vitamins
Frequently Asked Questons (FAQ)
- IS ONDROX PRICE REASONABLE?
- WHAT ARE “FREE RADICALS?"
- WHAT IS AN “ANTI-OXIDANT?"
- WHO DEVELOPED ONDROX?
- WAS THE ORIGINAL FORMULATION CHANGED?
- WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED USAGE OF ONDROX?
- CAN I INCREASE THE USAGE?
- CAN IT BE TAKEN WITH OTHER MEDICATION?
- HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ANTIOXIDANT?
- WHAT IS MEANT BY “SYNERGY?"
- WHAT IS “SUSTAINED RELEASE?"
- CAN ONDROX REALLY PREVENT CANCER?
- DOES ONDROX HAVE BAD SIDE EFFECTS?
- WHY SOME STUDIES SHOW ANTIOXIDANTS ARE BAD?
- HOW TO PROVE TECHNICALLY ONDROX WORKS.
- WHAT ARE OTHER WAYS TO PROVE IT WORKS?
- CAN ONDROX BE TAKEN BY CHILDREN?
- WHO ARE THE OWNERS OF ONDROX?
- ARE THERE RETAIL OUTLETS?
- WHO IS THE MANUFACTURER OF ONDROX?
1. Is ONDROX price reasonable?
When ONDROX was first introduced, it was priced at $40.00
for the 30-day supply. Due to volume increase, the current
retail price is only $29.95 for a 30-day supply of 60 tablets.
It is higher than ordinary antioxidants or some multi-vitamins
because:
- It contains not just a few but a total of 37 active
ingredients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants).
- It is a sustained release formulation, available round
the clock to fight free radicals.
- It is a carefully selected combination of particular
ingredients to provide synergistic benefits.
- It utilizes micro-encapsulation process to optimize
synergistic value on certain ingredients.
- It includes other vitamins and minerals necessary to
provide a complete daily requirement, eliminating the need
for additional supplementation. If bought separately, the
combined cost of all the ingredients in Ondrox will far
exceed the unit cost of Ondrox itself.
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2. What is meant by “Free Radicals”?
Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd
(unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen
interacts with certain molecules. Once formed these highly
reactive radicals can start a chain reaction, like dominoes.
Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when
they react with important cellular components such as DNA,
or the cell membrane. Cells may function poorly or die if
this occurs. To prevent free radical damage the body has
a defense system of antioxidants.
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3. What is meant by “Antioxidants”?
Antioxidants are molecules which can safely interact with
free radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital
molecules are damaged. Although there are several enzyme
systems within the body that scavenge free radicals, the
principal micronutrient (vitamin) antioxidants are vitamin
E, A, beta-carotene (pro-Vitamin A), and vitamin C. Additionally,
selenium, a trace metal that is required for proper function
of one of the body's antioxidant enzyme systems, is sometimes
included in this category. So are BHT and Propylgallate,
The body cannot manufacture these micronutrients, especially
as we age, so they must be supplied in the diet, or by supplements.
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4. Who developed Ondrox?
The core formulation was developed at M.D. Anderson Cancer
Center by the Director of its Research Park at that time,
Dr. Tom Slaga, and two scientists at the Biotics Research
Corporation in Houston, Texas., Daryl Deluca, and William
Sparks. The U.S. Patent for Ondrox was issued to these three
inventors.
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5. Was the original formulation changed since
its inception?
The formulation of Ondrox itself was changed since its
introduction. Only 3 ingredients, which were added at the
inception to the core formulation to provide a more complete
daily requirement, were removed. One was iron because it
is not desirable for some men, another was Omega 3 oil because
it posed a stability question in the tablet, and the 3rd
item that was deleted was the amino acid, L-Glutathione,
because later studies showed a possible toxicity, and we
did not want to take any chances with that. All the 37 other
ingredients remain. The reformulation in 1994 of ONDROX
was done in consultation with officials, including the Director
of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Division,
who also was one of the inventors of ONDROX, and who is
a shareholder of LSI America Corporation. We have not changed
the core formulation which was the subject of the trials
conducted by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, only the supplemental
additional ingredients.
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6. What is the recommended usage of Ondrox?
Once in the morning and once in the evening after meals.
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7. Can I increase the usage?
If you are exposed to free radicals such as strenuous
physical exertion, exposure to the sun or viruses, it is
not harmful to consume more than 2 tablets a day. However,
taking more than 4 pills a day would depend upon the individual’s
condition.
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8. Can it be taken with other medication?
If you have a medical condition and believe that ONDROX
could affect your condition in any way, you should consult
your own physician. We cannot provide medical advice of
any kind.
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9. How is it different from other antioxidants?
ONDROX contains the U.S. patented core formulation of more
than one highly beneficial and synergistically acting antioxidants
developed at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, rated as the No.
1 cancer center in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.
The formulation is comprised of ideal minimal amounts of
several scientifically proven antioxidants that interact
synergistically to give an optimum all day protection against
cell damaging free radicals through sustained time release
rather than just time release. Excesses of certain ingredients
not only can be toxic, but can also specifically become
“pro-oxidant” instead of “anti-oxidant”.
ONDROX’ core formulation is calibrated with precise
types, quality and minimal ideal quantity of different antioxidants
to achieve its highest level of efficiency. In addition,
ONDROX contains natural chemicals that also help to increase
the effectiveness of cellular free radical defensive mechanism.
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10. What is meant by synergy of different
ingredients contained in ONDROX ?
Animal trials conducted on the core formulation of ONDROX
by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the leading independent
non-profit top cancer research center, proved that combinations
of specific antioxidants at relatively low doses gave a
biologic response (preventing cancer in animals) much greater
than individual antioxidants at very high doses. It means
it is better than taking different antioxidants in massive
quantities without consideration of good or bad effects
of combining them.
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11. What is “sustained time release?”
“Time Release” usually describes the dissolution
of the tablets uniformly but not gradually over a period
of time. “Sustained Release” or “Sustained
Time Release” means that dissolution of different
ingredients in different proportions occur in a sustained
manner, gradually, over time. This is important to create
the synergy desired to achieve the optimum level of benefits,
and above all, to sustain the level of bioavailability throughout
the day.
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12. Can ONDROX really prevent cancer?
No antioxidant sold in America can claim that it will prevent
cancer. By law such claims cannot be made without FDA approval,
and tests on human beings are not practical or feasible.
However, in the case of ONDROX, unlike most other antioxidant
products, its core formulation was conceived and tested
on animals by a foremost independent cancer research center.
It was evolved and developed from extensive scientific tests
conducted in a most precise manner by exposing test animals
to carcinogens. The result is that ONDROX’ core formulation
is proven by such tests in animals to be the most effective
combination of antioxidants in not only preventing cancer,
but also reducing cardio-vascular and immunological disorder
on the test subjects. Furthermore, it was also shown to
improve their longevity by up to 30%. In addition, various
scientific studies indicate antioxidants are useful in fighting
against free radicals, and free radicals cause cancers and
other ailments in human beings. As such, ONDROX is the most
promising of all such products to help build up antioxidants
in the body. For these reasons and because the core formulation
was the first to assert specified claims, the U.S. Patent
Office granted the patent. Additionally, as a dietary supplement,
ONDROX is permitted to be sold under the FDA guidelines.
Above all, Ondrox formulation is the only antioxidant formulation
endorsed by the National Foundation for Cancer Research.
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13. Does ONDROX have bad side effects?
ONDROX is being sold under the guidelines prescribed by
FDA for the sale of over the counter nutritional supplement.
As noted, ONDROX does not contain excessive amounts of any
of its ingredients. It is designed to have no immediate
or long term side effects, if taken as recommended. If an
individual has a medical condition which is specifically
counter-indicated for certain specific ingredients which
may be present in ONDROX, the doctor supervising the treatment
of that condition should be consulted before the individual
takes on the program. As a general rule, any individual
without a special medical problem can undertake the recommended
ONDROX program without any concern for serious side effects.
ONDROX does not contain any common allergen, or added additives.
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14. Why some studies show antioxidants are
bad?
First, ONDROX’ core formulation contains only minimal
quantities of each antioxidant which was tested to be the
right optimal amount to produce the synergy that is most
effective in controlling free radicals. No excessive quantity
of any ingredient is included. For instance, Vitamin A content
is only 2,000 I.U., not the 10,000 or more found to be harmful
to certain individuals (e.g., expectant mothers). Beta Carotene
(listed as Vitamin A) is only 10,000 I.U. which in the body
will convert to Vitamin A only if needed. Second, most of
the harmful effects found by researchers (the Finish study
and the most recent National Cancer Institute study) were
on those who are habitual heavy smokers who may have been
prone to lung cancer to begin with. Thirdly, in the NCI
study, they were given extremely high doses of Vitamin A
(25,000 units!), in combination with Beta Carotene (3 milligrams),
but without other antioxidants which are included in ONDROX’
core formulation; and in the Finish study, they were given
below the least amount usually contained in supplements
recommended for anti-free radical usage. Fourthly, such
studies did show that for the non-smokers, even the excessive
dosage of the one or two antioxidants tested did not produce
any harmful effects. Lastly, most Americans do not consume
enough fresh fruits and vegetables daily to obtain the minimal
antioxidants recommended for the control of free radicals.
For them, taking supplements will increase the availability
of antioxidants in the body.
Furthermore, for one epidemiological study that is negative
for antioxidants, there are many which are positive. For
instance, in an epidemiological study in a small town near
Beijing, China, the NCI found that antioxidant given to
a control group resulted in significantly lower rate of
cancer deaths. In addition to such studies, there are extensive
favorable scientific reports on antioxidants studies, and
free radicals and their relationship to cancer promotion,
which indicate antioxidants can destroy free radicals that
cause cancers and other ailments.
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15. How to prove technically ONDROX works?
There are conventional lab tests which could indicate if
an individual is having a beneficial effect from taking
ONDROX. These tests should be taken at the start of entering
the ONDROX program and after six months into the program.
Free radical damage can be measured in human in both the
blood (lymphocytes) and the urine. Free radicals have been
shown to increase the level of modified DNA bases. The level
of modified DNA bases (especially 8-OH-dG) has been found
to be higher in human cancer tissue. In addition, modified
DNA bases increase as one grows older. The effects of antioxidants
on the level of modified DNA bases can be determined in
both blood and urine. In the blood the level of 8-OH-dG
is measured in lymphocytes. In the urine the level of thymidine
glycol is determined. There are several laboratories that
routinely determine modified DNA bases in the blood and
urine.
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16. What are other ways to prove it works?
As a nutritional supplement and as a part of the holistic
approach to good health, ONDROX is potentially a contributor
to the general well being. If the experiment is working
for you, you should feel the effect in many ways. For instance,
some individuals who suffer from immune related ailments,
such as allergies, after one or two allergy seasons, have
felt a reduced reliance on medications, after a year on
the ONDROX program.
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17. Can ONDROX be taken by children?
Yes. It is recommended that minors who are age four and
above could take the full level of recommended usage of
one tablet twice daily. Younger children may want to take
one-half of the recommended usage level.
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18. Who are the owners of ONDROX?
LifeScience Corporation is the original licensee of University
of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center on the vitamin formulation.
LSI America Corporation acquired 80% controlling interest
in LifeScience Corporation in May, 1995, so it is the parent
company of LifeScience Corporation. University of Texas
remains a 10% shareholder of LifeScience Corporation.
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19. Are there retail outlets?
ONDROX may be purchased directly from LSI America Corporation
over the Internet www.ondrox.com
or by phone, fax or mail. Certain stores in the U.S. are
stocking the product. If you would like to purchase it from
your pharmacy, please let them know that they can order
it from LSI America. Contact: info@lsiamerica.com
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20. Who is the manufacturer?
Manufacturing of Ondrox is out sourced to a U.S. facility with a GMP rating. “GMP” (“Good Manufacturing Plant”)
is highest rated quality drug manufacturing facility.
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