Free Radicals The Enemy Within
Title:
Free Radicals ˘ The Enemy Within
Word Count:
510
Summary:
Did you know that most of the illnesses we suffer from can be attributed to free radicals? Fin
Keywords:
Free radicals, antioxidants, anti oxidants, vitamin a , vitamin c, vitamin e, melatonin
Article Body:
Free radicals are unstable molecules within the body that attack and destroy benign cells maki
They destroy the biochemical processes within cells and compromise the immune system which mak
Antioxidants can be categorized as a) water-soluble or b) fat-soluble and divided according to
Within the body
a) Superoxide dimutase (SOD) - prevents the damage caused by the toxic oxygen molecule known a
b) Glutathione - is an amino acid which is converted by our bodies into glutathione peroxidase
External
Vitamin A - vitamin A and its precursor beta carotene are powerful free radical scavengers.
Vitamin C - it has been proven time and time again that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. V
Vitamin E - is a powerful antioxidant as well, and prevents oxidation of lipids(oxidized LDL i
Minerals
Selenium - acts synergistically with vitamin E and may also increase vitamin E uptake.
Zinc - has antioxidant properties and is a constituent of superoxide dimutase (SOD). It may he
Semi essential antioxidants
CoQ10 - is an antioxidant that may play an important role in generation of cellular energy, im
Alphalipoic acid - may enhance the functioning of vitamin E, vitamin C and glutathione. It is
Lutein - is found in vegetables like spinach and kale. It promotes long-term eye health in two
DHEA - is also called the "mother hormone", because it is the raw material for most steroid ho
Melatonin - may provide special protection to the nucleus within a cell, that contains DNA. It
To sum up:
Regular antioxidant intake may contribute to a longer and healthier life.
Antioxidants like superoxide dimutase(SOD) may also protect against hearing loss.
Vitamins A,C,E and melatonin may reduce age related degenerative diseases and slow the aging p
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Free Radicals ˘ The Enemy Within
Word Count:
510
Summary:
Did you know that most of the illnesses we suffer from can be attributed to free radicals? Fin
Keywords:
Free radicals, antioxidants, anti oxidants, vitamin a , vitamin c, vitamin e, melatonin
Article Body:
Free radicals are unstable molecules within the body that attack and destroy benign cells maki
They destroy the biochemical processes within cells and compromise the immune system which mak
Antioxidants can be categorized as a) water-soluble or b) fat-soluble and divided according to
Within the body
a) Superoxide dimutase (SOD) - prevents the damage caused by the toxic oxygen molecule known a
b) Glutathione - is an amino acid which is converted by our bodies into glutathione peroxidase
External
Vitamin A - vitamin A and its precursor beta carotene are powerful free radical scavengers.
Vitamin C - it has been proven time and time again that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. V
Vitamin E - is a powerful antioxidant as well, and prevents oxidation of lipids(oxidized LDL i
Minerals
Selenium - acts synergistically with vitamin E and may also increase vitamin E uptake.
Zinc - has antioxidant properties and is a constituent of superoxide dimutase (SOD). It may he
Semi essential antioxidants
CoQ10 - is an antioxidant that may play an important role in generation of cellular energy, im
Alphalipoic acid - may enhance the functioning of vitamin E, vitamin C and glutathione. It is
Lutein - is found in vegetables like spinach and kale. It promotes long-term eye health in two
DHEA - is also called the "mother hormone", because it is the raw material for most steroid ho
Melatonin - may provide special protection to the nucleus within a cell, that contains DNA. It
To sum up:
Regular antioxidant intake may contribute to a longer and healthier life.
Antioxidants like superoxide dimutase(SOD) may also protect against hearing loss.
Vitamins A,C,E and melatonin may reduce age related degenerative diseases and slow the aging p
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