1968 - SOD "Discovered"
McCord & Fridovich identify the antioxidant enzyme Superoxide dismutase (SOD), which is produced by the body in virtually every cell. SOD is considered to be the most powerful antioxidant and the first line of defense against oxidative stress.
1998 - The First Orally Effective form of SOD Developed
After decades of research, a team of European scientists finally developed the first orally effective form of SOD called Glisodin. A 100% vegetarian product, the SOD is derived from melon and protected during digestion by a wheat protein.
Early Use as a Supplement
In the early 1990’s, citing the antioxidant benefits of (SOD), bovine SOD is introduced in dietary supplements. Unfortunately, the digestive system breaks down SOD, and it was recognized not to be effective.
2000 - First U.S. Patent awarded
IsoCell, the inventor of Glisodin, is granted patent 6,045,809 for oral administration of compositions containing SOD.
2001 - Glisodin book published
SOD/Gliadin – The Ultimate Defense Against Disease and Aging by Carl Germano, RD, CNS, LDN is published by Kensington.
2002 - Second U.S. Patent awarded
Isocell is granted patent 6,426,068 B1 for therapeutic uses of SOD.