What Are Antioxidants For The Body?

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In recent years, antioxidants have gained in popularity, so much so that most people have at least a basic understanding of what they are and what they do.

Many doctors have talked about the different benefits that we can get from them.

In addition to that, advertisers have also incorporated the idea of antioxidants to boost the sales of different foods that naturally have antioxidants level.

Types of Antioxidants

On the basic level, antioxidants are substances that reduce and prevent the damages caused by the free radicals into the body.

But what are free radicals?

Free radicals are the electrons that have been detached from the atoms.

Thus, they are free, roaming around the body and causing damages instead of circling around the atom.

Free radicals are formed during oxidation which happens during the metabolism processes.

Metabolism happens when we walk; go out in the sunshine, breath or even sleep. In short, as long as we are living, free radicals are continuously formed which causes damages to our cells.

Uncontrollable and continuous damage to the cells may eventually develop into different ailments such as aging, bone ailments, organ failure, cancer or even death.

Benefits of Antioxidants

Having more antioxidants in the body can reduce the effects of the free radicals into the body.

But, what are the ways to increase the antioxidants in the body.

That is very simple. 

One can eat more organic and fresh fruits and vegetables.

In short, one’s diet must be revised to improve one’s health.

It is very much advisable to include at least five servings of fruits or vegetables into the daily diet.

Not only will it reduce the risks of having neurological diseases, heart diseases and cancer, it will also boost the body’s immune system to fight many more diseases or even aging.

Antioxidant Versus The Dangers Of Free Radicals

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about free radicals and the health risks associated with them.

But the typical person does not have a clear understanding of what free radicals really are and exactly how they can damage the body. Nor do they understand that we now know how to combat this problem.

Let’s begin with the broad statement that studies have indicated that oxygen free radicals are a causative factor in an ever-expanding range of degenerative health concerns.

Perhaps the most talked about of these concerns include: heart disease, cancer, allergies, macular degeneration, arthritis, and premature aging.

It is important to note however that free radicals are sometimes created by the body’s immune system in an effort to neutralize viruses and bacteria, so obviously, they are not always bad.

But most sources of free radicals are outside the body, including unhealthy foods, cigarette smoke, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Stress is another causative agent of free radicals. Exposure to sun and pollutants can also introduce the elements into the body.

Antioxidants fight the oxidation (formation of further free radicals) process of the free radicals. But if there is an excessive amount of free radicals present the antioxidants may not be able to keep up.

When this happens the individual may not notice any signs or symptoms for quite some time, but eventually evidence of the problem will surface.

He/she will begin experiencing signs of premature aging and/or symptoms of any of a number of diseases.

As mentioned, antioxidants help to protect the body from the free radical formation process.

Additionally, antioxidants can aid in repairing damage already sustained by cells due to the free radicals and antioxidants help to support the immune system.

There are many other foods that contain antioxidants but including foods from that list regularly is a healthy start. You know that free radicals can lead to early signs of aging.

This can mean a lot of things, including early arthritis and other diseases commonly associated with the elderly, as well as aging of the skin.

It’s important for you to know that antioxidants are helpful in fighting wrinkles and other signs of aging skin.

Nowadays you can find creams containing powerful antioxidants that not only help the skin retain moisture and therefore remain smoother and stronger, but they can actually reduce scars, stretch marks and wrinkles.

Look for creams containing Vitamin E for reduction of scars, wrinkles and stretch marks.

Diet change strategies for more Antioxidants:

Antioxidants are present in many foods and nutritional supplements; see the following list:

  Apricots

  Broccoli

  Cantaloupe

  Carrots

  Chicken

  Citrus Fruits

  Collards

  Eggs

  Fish

  Garlic

  Grains

  Green leafy vegetables

  Nuts

  Peaches

  Red meat

  Squash

  Sweet potatoes

  Tomatoes

  Vegetable/liver oil

  Watermelon

Also:

corn,

berries,

lime,

acai berry,

lemon,

oregano,

pinto beans,

dates,

spinach,

chiles,

cloves,

garlic,

cinnamon,

hempseed oil,

grapes,

tomatoes,

barley and rye,

prunes,

olive oil,

mangos,

blood oranges,

coffee,

green tea,

almonds,

whole grain brown rice

The most important thing is to keep the fruits and vegetables the most natural and organic way.

Vitamin & Nutrient Associations

In addition to that, there are some supplements that may boost the antioxidants level.

The most common antioxidants include glutathione, beta-carotene, Vitamins A, C and E, Selenium, alpha lipoid acid and melatonin.

The body also produce natural antioxidants such super peroxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase but in order to produce them, the body requires zinc, manganese, copper and selenium.

Even when we try to eat well, we're disadvantaged. The nutritional content of most food has been compromised over the years, not only by deficient soils and modern production, transportation, storage and processing methods, but also by the enormous amounts of chemical and artificial substances added to promote growth, storage life, taste and appearance.

It's for this reason that more and more medical authorities are advocating the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. However, finding them in the right combination can be both confusing and costly.

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This allows the cells to grow, repair and to perform their functions with the best possible efficiency so that we feel and look better and are more able to prevent and fight disease. Once the body begins to clear itself of toxins it can more efficiently absorb nutrition.

Further reading through our articles on health issues will give you a body of information that will help you decide what options you have to deal with the underlying causes of your problem through giving your body the nutrition products that will assist you body to heal from the inside out.

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We wish you well in your search for solutions to this problem and your movement towards better health in all areas.

More Resources available about Antioxidants

There are a lot of ways to reduce the risk of having too many free radicals in the body.

Just enjoy eating the right food – fruits and veggies included.

Though there are supplements, it is still better to choose the natural way.

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