A stabilized superoxide dismutase (SOD) peptide is described in which SOD
is protected against premature proteolytic degradation by fragments of
casein. The stabilized SOD is achieved by mixing the fragments of casein
with SOD. The stabilized SOD is incorporated into a composition for oral
ingestion by a mammalian patient, whereby the SOD enters the circulatory
system and scavenges free radicals present in the body of the patient.
