Why Your Antioxidant Defenses Decline — and How to Fight Back with Francois Vix
Most people have never heard of superoxide dismutase, even though it plays a critical role in how the body handles stress at a cellular level. That gap in understanding leaves a lot of people focused on surface-level health while missing what is actually driving aging, inflammation, and recovery behind the scenes.
In this episode, I sit down with François Vix, President and CEO of GliSODin, who brings over 20 years of experience in the beauty and health industry, including work with brands like L’Oréal, Lancôme, and Neutrogena. We break down what oxidative stress really is and why it matters more than most people realize. We talk through how the body produces energy and the damage that can come with it, why recovery slows down over time, and how this connects to things like skin health, inflammation, and long-term disease risk. We also get into the role of superoxide dismutase, how it supports cellular balance, and why supporting your body internally can change how you feel and function day to day.
We’ll explore:
✔️ What oxidative stress is and how it impacts your cells
✔️ Why the body needs superoxide dismutase to stay alive
✔️ How free radicals contribute to aging and inflammation
✔️ Why recovery becomes more difficult as you get older
✔️ The connection between internal health, skin, and overall function
If you want to better understand what is happening inside your body and how to support it long term, this episode gives you a clearer picture. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how your body handles stress and what actually influences how you feel over time.
Chapters:
00:07 What is SOD and why it matters
01:41 François Voix background
05:11 Origin of SOD
08:26 Medical use of SOD
11:13 Why François got interested
11:56 Building the company and product development
18:20 What oxidative stress actually is
20:07 How oxidative stress impacts aging and disease
23:20 SOD production, lifestyle, and recovery with age
27:13 Hormones
32:26 Effects on energy, sleep, and overall function
35:00 Skin disease
41:20 Lifestyle changes
44:18 Final takeaway
45:28 François research website
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