Sonntag, 2. November 2008

Infos about Antioxidants

Infos about Antioxidants by Clemens.

Antioxidants help inhibit the oxidation process which makes cholesterol harmful to the arteries. In fact, the medical reports that the doctors read, report that oxidative stress has been linked to arteriosclerosis in postmenopausal women. Antioxidants are chemical compounds which have the capacity for counter-acting cell oxidation (hence the name). In plain language, antioxidants can help your body to resist the development of various neurological (brain), cardiovascular (heart and veins) and cancerous diseases. Antioxidants found in fresh, minimally processed foods are helpful to your health because they are able to provide the electrons that free radicals are looking for. In other words, antioxidants are able to neutralize free radicals. Antioxidants are the body's first line of defense against the damaging effects of oxidative stress. Antioxidants protect the cells in our bodies and play a key role in living a longer, healthier life. The Amazon acai berry is filled with antioxidants which our bodies need to fight free radicals and aging. Antioxidants defend the body against these harmful oxidative reactions and toxic free radicals. They are produced naturally in the body as a defense against premature aging and sickness. Antioxidants are powerful solutions that help protect your body from the harmful effects of the aging process. They have become an integral part of many treatments and skin care products for men, because she has shown signs of aging around and offer better protection for the cells against future damage. Antioxidants are used to neutralize these free radicals with the help of certain vitamins, minerals as well as enzymes that are contained in the food one eats. One simple yet effective method of consuming food rich in antioxidants is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants are defined at ìvarious substances that inhibit oxidation in the body. These various substances include beta-carotene, vitamin C, Anthocyanins, alpha-tocopherol, vitamin E and more.