| Do we really need antioxidant supplements? A | | | | Cancersand other killer diseases |
| study shows that three out of five people | | | | Fruits and vegetables carries all the essential |
| worldwide don't eat fruits and vegetables which | | | | antioxidant nutrients that our body needs. |
| are very high in fiber and antioxidants. But first | | | | Insufficient intake of these foods is crucial to our |
| what is antioxidant? What can it do to our health? | | | | health. This is the result why these nutrients can |
| And lastly, why should you take alternative | | | | now be found in capsules and tablets as |
| antioxidant supplements? | | | | supplements for our health and wellness. This is to |
| According to Wikipedia, antioxidant is a molecule | | | | enhance your body's essential vitamin |
| capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of | | | | requirements for the foods you don't consume. |
| the other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical | | | | Is these supplements beneficial or safe to use? |
| reaction that transfers electrons from a | | | | Well, most physician now a days always |
| substance to an oxidizing agent. When a reaction | | | | recommend to their patients to take health |
| from oxidation occurs, it produce free radicals | | | | supplements. My take, just choose the right |
| that is very harmful to the body causing cell | | | | supplements for you. Avoid synthetic vitamins and |
| damage. Powerful antioxidant such as ascorbic | | | | go for the natural herbal products. Herbal |
| acid, thiols, glutathione, vitamin E and polyphenols | | | | supplements are guaranteed made from plants |
| can reduce the effect of oxidation of molecules. | | | | and fruit extract so you don't have to worry |
| If a person lacks essential vitamins through poor | | | | about chemicals. Yes, supplements are beneficial |
| diet plan, oxidation can occur rapidly within our cell | | | | to our health but we still have to consult our |
| system damaging our DNA. The result is as | | | | doctor which vitamins we should take or not. |
| follows. | | | | Antioxidant supplements are the most in demand |
| Fast Aging | | | | product today. This is mainly due to fear of |
| Forming of Cyst and Tumors | | | | having cancer. Antioxidant can only prevent or |
| Slow Digestion | | | | slow down the process of oxidation in your body. |
| Memory loss | | | | The prevention is within yourself. If you live right |
| Skin Diseases | | | | and eat right along with regular exercise, you |
| Prone to Viruses and bacteria | | | | don't need to take supplements. |
| Bad Breath | | | | So remember to live a good life. Support your |
| Blur Eye vision | | | | health with antioxidant supplements if necessary. |
| Arthritis and Rheumatism | | | | |