Natural Vitamin Supplement and Lifestyle Blog » antioxidant supplements http://all-one.com/blog Visit the All-One Nautral Vitamin Supplement Blog for vital information on heathy lifestyles, news, tips, and information on vitamins and supplements. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:56:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Antioxidants to Supplement- Bioflavanoids/Carotenoids http://all-one.com/blog/antioxidants-to-supplement-bioflavanoidscarotenoids/ http://all-one.com/blog/antioxidants-to-supplement-bioflavanoidscarotenoids/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 18:36:58 +0000 admin http://www.all-one.com/blog/?p=29 Continue reading →]]> 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 the prostate from cancer. Lutein is thought to prevent or stop the progression of macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness. Beta carotene the precursor to vitamin A is probably the most well known carotenoid, being responsible for the bright orange and yellow colors of vegetables. Beta carotene itself has been found to increase the lungs’ defense systems in smokers or those exposed to airborne toxins.

Bioflavanoids

Bioflavanoids are a group of about 5,000 compounds that act as antioxidants. They occur in fruits, vegetables, green tea, soy products, herbs and spices. They have been shown to be beneficial in treating a variety of conditions, including allergies, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, and viral infections. They also increase effectiveness of C and E by helping them regenerate after neutralizing free radicals in the blood and tissues.

Bioflavanoids are plant compounds found in citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables and other typically vitamin C rich foods. Bioflavanoids play an important role in healing capillaries and helping the body form collagen, which holds body tissues together. The bioflavanoids are also known collectively as vitamin P. Some of the most common ones include hesperidin, quercitin, rutin and anthocyadins. Bioflavanoids exhibit a broad range of antioxidant activity and are taken to treat nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and a tendancy to bruise. Studies have shown that flavanoids play a key role in protecting people against the effects of environmental toxins, especially air pollutants (ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, pesticides and heavy metals).

]]> http://all-one.com/blog/antioxidants-to-supplement-bioflavanoidscarotenoids/feed/ 0 Antioxidants to Supplement- CoQ10 http://all-one.com/blog/antioxidants-to-supplement-coq10/ http://all-one.com/blog/antioxidants-to-supplement-coq10/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 18:33:58 +0000 admin http://www.all-one.com/blog/?p=28 Continue reading →]]> 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 free radicals and helps preserve vitamin E, the major antioxidant of cell membranes and blood cholesterol.

Virtually every cell of the human body contains CoQ10. It is concentrated in the mitochondria, the area of cells where energy is produced. It plays an integral role in supplying energy to chemical reactions in the body. The heart and liver contain the greatest amount of CoQ10.

CoQ10 is found primarily in fish and meat, but the amounts in food are far less than what can be obtained from antioxidant supplements. There is reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing substantial health benefits when CoQ10 has been used in connection with angina, heart attack and high blood pressure. CoQ10′s ability as an antioxidant scavenger may account for the cardiovascular benefits. Coenzyme Q10 prevents free radical oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL). It has also been suggested that CoQ10 can offer protection from the side effects associated with taking blood pressure medications.

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