Victoria's Wisdom
ANTIOXIDANTS
FREE
RADICALS can critically damage cells. If free radicals are not neutralized by
adequate antioxidants, they have the ability to penetrate a cell and cause
changes in the DNA, producing mutation.
Free
radicals are formed by:
1.
stress
2.
smoking
3.
poor diet
4.
constipation
5.
consumption of refined oils and hydrogenated fats
6.
chemical additives to food
7.
chlorinated water
8.
exposure to radiation
9.
air travel
10.
force fields generated by TV's, computers, microwaves and power
lines
When
the level of free radicals are greater than the supply of antioxidant enzymes,
cell degeneration occurs and is responsible for such conditions a accelerated
aging, heart disease and some kinds of arthritis.
So
why do we need antioxidants? In an age where pollution is rapidly becoming more
than our body can handle, a group of micro-nutrients names antioxidants provide
the additional protection required. They inhibit formation of enzymes that
cause over-reaction. They reduce histamine production, inhibiting allergic
reactions, e.g. hay fever and rhinitis.
There
are over 100 trillion cells in our bodies. As a by-product of normal cells
function, they create waste products that need to be eliminated. This work is
done by a group of micro-nutrients called antioxidants.
THEIR
PURPOSE:
·
Protects
against heart disease
·
Protects
against arthritis
·
Protects
against allergies
·
Immune
stimulators
·
Cancer
prevention
·
Slows
aging process
·
Speeds
wound healing
·
Prevents
cell damage
·
Detoxifier
WHERE
DO WE FIND ANTIOXIDANTS AND WHAT WILL THEY DO?
BETA-CAROTENE
·
Boost
immunity
·
Regulates
cell development
·
Anti-cancer
impact by destroying some carcinogens
·
Anti-infectiveReverses
aging process of the skin by ultraviolet light [sunbathers are particularly
vulnerable]
·
Improves
vision and speeds wound healing
·
Suitable
for vegetarians
·
It
has the capacity to block free radicals in 'bad cholesterol' which means it
could prevent heart disease
VITAMIN
C
·
Must
be added to the diet through food or supplementation as it is not created in
the body naturallyIs a water soluble antioxidant which protects against free
radicals and regenerates Vitamin E
·
Neutralizes
the free radicals in "bad cholesterol" which initiates heart disease.
Halts the early stages of hardening of the arteries
·
Increases
overall immune responsiveness
·
Increases
collagen for healthy tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue, therefore
promotes wound healing and prevents bruising
·
Is
a natural anti-histamine for allergies
·
Cancer
prevention, particularly for the digestive tract, cervix, rectum, breasts and
lungs
·
According
to studies done on 11,000 people - 500 mg of Vitamin C per day could extend the
average life span by 6 years
POLYPHENOLS
·
Potent
antioxidants that are natural friendly scavengers
·
Helps
neutralize toxic molecules known as "oxygen-free radicals" which can
damage DNA and destroy cells
·
Bioflavonoids,
such as Quercetin, Bilberry and Hesperidin are part of the Polyphenol family
·
Polyphenols
makes up the red and blue pigments of many fruits, berries and wines
CITRUS
BIOFLAVONOIDS
·
Enhances
the absorption of Vitamin C
·
Anti-bacterial
·
They
treat and prevent cataracts
QUERCETIN
·
Has
the ability to block the action of the human oncogene [cancer gene] known as
H-RAS and keep it from converting normal cells into cancerous ones
·
Powerful
anti-histamine, reduces cold symptoms, allergies, asthma
·
Strengthens
capillaries
VITAMIN
E
·
Fat
soluble antioxidant that neutralizes dangerous lipid peroxides that cause
extensive damage to membranes
·
Protects
against ozone, smog, rancid oils, cigarette smoke, burns
·
Is
a potent immune stimulant
·
Protects
against heart disease. Strengthens the heart contraction
·
D-Alpha
is the most biologically active natural form
·
Prevents
fat and cell membrane rancidity and protects the coating around each cell
SOME HEALTH QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
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