Posted on 8th Nov 2015
Every day the cells in our body are flooded with oxygen. Though oxygen is extremely important for our body’s health, exposure to oxygen isn’t. Oxygen causes oxidation. During oxidation our body’s chemicals change and form free radicals. Free radicals are also created when we come in contact with environmental factors like cigarette smoke, alcohol, pollution, allergens and UV rays.
With time, those free radicals can cause a chain reaction inside of us that damage important body chemicals, cells and DNA. There are cells that will heal and then there are cells that will be forever damaged. Studies have shown free radicals may be a factor in diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and wrinkles. Antioxidants are natural products that inhibit free radicals from causing damage to your cells. To some extent, antioxidants protect and may even reverse the damage caused by oxidation.
A healthy body will produce some antioxidants to fight free radicals. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables high in vitamin A, E, C, lutein, beta-carotene, selenium and lycopene is always a good choice but also very beneficial in keeping your antioxidant levels at its peak. Supplements are another good source to help combat free radicals and provide the additional antioxidants we need.
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So, before you head out on your next shopping spree let’s make a grocery list high in antioxidants and to help supplement your bodies needs please visit Meditrend to learn more about antioxidants and their benefits.