Monthly Archives: May 2008

Antioxidants to Supplement- Bioflavanoids/Carotenoids

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

Carotenoids Carotenoids are plant based antioxidants. They include beta carotene, lutein and lycopene. Research evidence suggests carotenoids lower the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Lycopene, which is concentrated in the prostate gland, is believed to protect … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants to Supplement- CoQ10

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CoQ10 Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is widely distributed through the body. It is used by the body to transform food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy on which the body runs. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants to Supplement- Selenium

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Selenium Selenium is a trace mineral that plays a key role in helping maintain proper levels of the powerful antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase. It works with antioxidants C, E and A. The combined effect of Selenium and vitamin E is … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants to Supplement- Zinc

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Zinc Zinc has long been known to be a vital component of over 200 enzyme systems, as well as being responsible for releasing vitamin A from the liver by converting beta carotene to vitamin A. Zinc’s function as an antioxidant … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants to Supplement- Vitamin A

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Vitamin A Vitamin A is a fat soluble micronutrient essential for healthy vision, cell reproduction, wound healing, immunity and other crucial bodily functions. A study by the university of Arizona found that vitamin A has a protective affect against many … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants to Supplement- Vitamin E

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Vitamin E Also known as tochopherol, this fat soluble antioxidant works its magic in the lipid parts of the body, such as cell membranes and body fat stores. The main function of vitamin E is to maintain membranes integrity in … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants to Supplement- Vitamin C

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Vitamin C Antioxidant functions: As a water-soluble antioxidant, vitamin C is in a unique position to “scavenge” aqueous peroxyl radicals before these destructive substances have a chance to damage lipids. It works along with vitamin E and the enzyme glutathione … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants to Supplement

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

Free Radicals-BAD, Antioxidants- GOOD. Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that are created in the body during normal metabolic functions or introduced from the environment. Free radicals are inherently unstable, since they contain “extra” energy. To reduce their energy load, … Continue reading →

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Fruit Antioxidants for a Natural Antioxidant Supplement

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” There’s growing evidence that diseases of aging- including heart disease, diabetes and many forms of cancer, such as breast and prostate cancer- result from damage to DNA, which in the laboratory can be prevented by substances found in fruits … Continue reading →

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Minerals- Can't live without them.

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

Most of us are well aware of the need for vitamins in our daily diet and why we supplement them for optimum health. Vitamin C is good for fighting infections, vitamin E is helpful for maintaining cardiovascular health and a … Continue reading →

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