Antioxidants and Free Radicals

Antixoidants And Free Radicals

Other antioxidants derived from your daily diet (example: vitamins A,C, and E) stop the free radical chain reactions once they have gegun. Molecules produced by your body, such as Coenzyme Q10, also have powerful antixidiant properties.

Recently, plant-based substances known as flavonoids have received considerable interest for thier antioxidant effects. But none is more powerful then the proanthocyanidins in grape seed extract which I will discuss in my next post.

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Here Is A Short List Of Antioxidants

Many vitamins and minerals act as antioxidants. Some include

• betacarotene
• coenzyme Q10
• cysteine (an amino acid)
• ginkgo biloba
• grape seed extract
• green tea
• lutein
• lycopene
• ]soy
• turmeric
• vitamin B12
• vitamin B3 (niacin)
• vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
• vitamin C
• vitamin E

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• B-Safe
• TranQuell
• Power Nutrients

Free Radicals And The Need For Supplementation

Free Radicals And The Need For Supplementation

Free Radicals cause diseases and sickness. Your environment is a continual source of free radicals. Some environmental sources include

• cigarette smoke ( your smoking and or someone Else's smoking )
• heavy metals ( mercury, cadmium, lead )
• ionising radiation ( industrial, sun exposure, cosmic rays, medical X-rays )
• ozone & nitrous oxide ( from automobile exhaust)
• pesticides
• unfiltered water unsaturated fat

When free radicals enter your body, they react with your healthy tissues and can cause sickness and disease such as...

• arthritis
• cancer
• diabetes
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• stroke
• accelerated aging

You need to reduce your exposure to free radicals and increase your intake of antioxidant nutrients including supplementation of super antioxidants.

Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements play and important role in common situations, such as when a person dislikes certain nutritious foods, eats foods of variable quality, has little time to prepare balanced meals, is a under excess stress, or takes several medications which strip your body of certain nutrients.

Dietary supplements are not a panacea! They should never take the place of proper and consistent dietary habits or appropriate medical care, when warranted. It is important for a man or a woman to always consult with a physician if they are currently under medical care, are taking any prescription medications, or has a history of specific health problems before embarking on a vitamins regimen.

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The Benefits Of Dietary Supplements

Medical studies have proven the following health benefits of dietary supplements

• vitamin C improves longevity, shortens the length of the common cold and flu, combats pneumonia and reduces inflammation of the liver in cases of hepatitis.
• beta-carotene is associated with 40-50% fewer heart attacks.
• vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin B6 prevent heart disease
• vitamin E helps prevent heart disease and strengthens the immune system
• zinc improves hearing loss as well as other ear problems and healing of surgical wounds
• bioflavonoids increases vitamin C activity in treating herpes
• coenzyme Q10 helps to improve heart function
• vitamin B1 & magnesium are needed to ensure the health of the nervous system, especially in alcoholic drinkers
• folic acid is needed by pregnant women to prevent certain birth defects
• calcium & vitamin D are required by women who have or are experiencing symptoms of menopause
• people exposed t air pollution need more selenium, vitamin E & vitamin C

Vitamins And Minerals, how they work #2

Protector nutrients such as beta-carotene ( a close relative of vitamin A ), vitamin C, vitamin E as well as the minerals copper, manganese, selenium and zinc play a critical role in preventing or delaying these degenerative processes of aging. Vitamins A, C and E work together as a team, protecting your billions of cells against breakdown, helping each other remain at blood levels that promote the health of your tissues.

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Symptoms Of Vitamin And Mineral Deficiency

Doctors and scientists are seeing mild to moderate nutritional deficiencies. These symptoms may often be subtle and varied. In the past, these symptoms were often taken for granted and simply considered part of the aging process. Nutritional doctors and scientists are learning that these symptoms are actually subtle deficiency signs that can corrected with supplementation and dietary improvement.

They are learning these symptoms are actually signs of vitamins and mineral deficiency, which can be responsive to early supplementation and dietary improvements. The signs of nutrient deficiency can include any of the following:

• anemia
• chronic infections
• confusion
• fatigue
• inability to concentrate
• insomnia
• mental exhaustion
• mood swings muscle weakness
• nervousness

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