What's Oxidative Stress?

Alcohol consumption is a major contributor to oxidative stress. That's why Good Nunchi's Bodyguard capsules were created—to help combat the effects of alcohol, supporting your body with powerful ingredients that promote detoxification and protection.*

  1. Metabolism of Alcohol Produces Free Radicals
    When you consume alcohol, your body breaks it down in the liver using an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase. This process converts alcohol (ethanol) into a toxic byproduct called acetaldehyde. While acetaldehyde is eventually broken down into a less harmful substance (acetate) and eliminated, the process creates a burst of free radicals.

  2. Depletion of Antioxidants
    The liver's antioxidant defenses, particularly glutathione, are used up quickly when metabolizing alcohol. Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant responsible for neutralizing free radicals. Excessive alcohol consumption can deplete glutathione levels, leaving the liver and other organs more vulnerable to oxidative damage.
    Good Nunchi capsules include 250mg of Setria® Glutathione per serving, an ingredient that helps increase your body's glutathione supply.*

  3. Inflammation and Immune Response
    Alcohol increases inflammation throughout the body, triggering the immune system to produce more free radicals as part of the inflammatory response. This creates a vicious cycle of oxidative stress and inflammation, especially in the liver.
    DGL and Aloe Vera in Bodyguard capsules can help mitigate inflammation.*

  4. Mitochondrial Dysfunction
    The mitochondria—your cells' energy powerhouses—also suffer from oxidative stress when you consume alcohol. Damaged mitochondria release even more free radicals, further increasing the body's oxidative load.

  5. Increased Acetaldehyde Toxicity
    Acetaldehyde, the byproduct of alcohol metabolism, is particularly harmful because it binds to proteins, DNA, and lipids, impairing their normal function. This process generates additional oxidative stress and contributes to the long-term damage seen in alcohol-related liver diseases like fatty liver, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer.
    Acetaldehyde build up is also what causes the "glow" in Asian glow. Bodyguard capsules were made to help your body neutralize acetaldehyde.*

How to Combat Oxidative Stress from Alcohol

While the best way to reduce oxidative stress from alcohol is to limit or avoid consumption, there are other strategies to protect your body from its damaging effects:

  1. Increase Antioxidant Intake
    Consuming foods rich in antioxidants can help counteract oxidative stress. Some great sources include fruits like berries, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and supplements like Bodyguard.*

  2. Support Liver Health
    Ingredients like Setria® Glutathione in Bodyguard capsules are known for supporting liver detoxification and helping neutralize acetaldehyde, the toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism.*

  3. Stay Hydrated
    Drinking plenty of water helps flush toxins from the body and supports cellular repair.

  4. Exercise
    Regular physical activity boosts the body’s natural antioxidant defenses and reduces inflammation, helping the body cope with oxidative stress more effectively.