Antioxidants
What are Antioxidants?
An antioxidant is any substance that inhibits oxidation. In the body, oxygen molecules are sometimes stripped of an electron as a result of normal bodily processes, and become unstable. The process of oxidation occurs when these molecules, called free radicals, stabilize themselves by taking an electron from another nearby molecule. Normal levels of free radicals actually serve many healthful purposes in the body. At high levels, however, free radicals can damage cells and even cellular DNA. The resulting damage may cause a wide range of conditions from skin wrinkles to life-threatening cancer and heart disease.
Antioxidants work to stabilize free radicals in the body before they cause cellular damage. The body produces its own antioxidants, but sometimes these are not enough to overcome damage from such health hazards caused by smoking, pollution, lack of exercise, poor diet, and excessive sun exposure. Because of the variety of dangers our modern environment poses to our bodies, it is important to consume a balanced, healthy diet rich in antioxidants.
Although referred to collectively as “antioxidants”, each helps the body in a unique way. Antioxidants such as beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin C, lycopene, and CoQ 10 are instrumental in neutralizing free radicals in the body that cause chronic disease. These powerful substances may help fight and/or prevent a range of conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, cataracts, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Usage Indications
Consult your physician about supplementing your diet with antioxidants. Use as directed. Antioxidants should not be used to replace proven methods of therapy for serious conditions.
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