Anti Oxidant Supplement
Posted on 10 October 2009
Anti-oxidants – why its a must in your diet
Although oxygen is the key to human survival, it is also responsible maximum damage to the human body as "free radicals". Free radicals form when oxygen is metabolized or burned by the body for its functions. Free radicals are also produced by environmental pollution and cigarette smoke
Tens of thousands of them are trained daily in the body. These free radicals travel through the body causing immense damage to cellular structures and the causes of diseases chronicles the fight against aging and other health problems, including DNA mutations leading to cancer.
Fortunately, response to the destruction at the cellular level is anti-oxidants. The body produces anti-oxidants and they available in fruits and vegetables. Anti oxidants free radicals; convert them into harmless substances before they cause damage to cells and tissues of the body.
Vitamin beta-carotene and vitamin C E are rich in antioxidants. If a diet rich in these vitamins balance are an ideal source of natural anti oxidants are also available in supplement form nutritional and gained great popularity in the last decade.
The efficacy of anti-oxidants such remains questionable. Studies have suggested as anti-oxidants naturally as in fruits and vegetables have a much more protective than dietary supplements.
But what has been proved beyond doubt by the researchers is that antioxidant intake does Stave off degenerative diseases and especially cancer. It also improves overall health and strengthen immunity.
The best way to improve your health dramatically a complex array of natural antioxidants. Here is a list of anti-oxidants in food.
Vitamin C: All types of citrus, kiwi, papaya, strawberries and green vegetables leaves, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, etc.
Vitamin E: Hard to find sufficient amounts of vitamin E by diet alone. A good source is almonds. Take supplements from natural sources.
The carotenoids beta-carotene are found in oranges, and vegetables like carrots, apricots, beets, sweet potatoes are a good source. Most leef red and green vegetables have beta carotene.
Flavonoids: Found in many vegetables and fruits. Onions, beets, citrus and berries contain flavonoids. Green tea is a good source.
Take 4-6 portions of fruit and vegetables a day to get the full range of anti-oxidants and you can be sure to keep many degenerative diseases, cancer, hypertension and heart problems remotely. The icing on the cake, you can look younger and fight aging skin and tissues.
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