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Benefits of Antioxidants
The health benefits of antioxidants can dramatically improve the quality and possibly the longevity of your life. As the name implies, antioxidants fight the process of oxidation. What is oxidation? Oxidation is what happens when oxygen comes into contact with certain molecules. You see it when you cut an apple and leave it. You also see it when a nail is left outside and begins to rust. Oxygen is a good thing that brings life. However, in certain conditions it can be destructive as in the rusting away of an automobile. How does oxidation happen in me? Oxygen exists in two forms in our body: stable and unstable. The stable ones are necessary for sustaining life. The unstable ones are called free radicals. In small amounts these benefit us at times by fighting certain diseases. The problem is that when our bodies are challenged in certain ways we are flooded with these free radicals. These free radicals then begin the oxidation process. We start “rusting” inside. These unstable free radicals look for healthy molecules to attach themselves. When this happens it is destructive. What challenges to my body can cause the production of free radicals?
What are the results of the destructive work of these free radicals? DISEASE: Heart disease, cancer, and others How can I combat the damage caused by free radicals? Antioxidants What are the Benefits of Antioxidants? 1. Protects from many types of cancer. 2. Prevents eye cataracts. 3. Prevents degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration. 4. Protects from premature aging symptoms. 5. Decreases risk of Parkinson’s disease. 6. Promotes healthier skin, hair, and nails. 7. Increases protection from heart diseases such as heart attacks. 8. Protects from atherosclerosis and strokes. 9. Promotes a stronger immune system. 10. Promotes faster wound healing. 11. Promotes bone health.
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