What are Antioxidants?
What are Antioxidants? It has long been accepted and practiced that eating foods with high amounts of antioxidants slow the aging process. This has been practiced even before the term antioxidants were used.
Ancient China (and even today China) requires special foods that will cure disease,improve metabolism, and increase endurance. In India, some herbs are mixed with foods that are similar to the results that the Chinese wanted. The same goes for Brazilians and Peruvians. You have probably heard of the very powerful Brazilian super fruit, acai berry, a very powerful antioxidant..
While nearly all plant sterols are good for metabolism in the body, food is generally known to contain high concentrations of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are generally present in plants and other fruits that contain amino acids, omega 3 fatty acids, 6 and 9, and other helpful fatty acids. The presence of antioxidants in the diet will help protect body cells against free radicals and toxins.
That’s because antioxidants work so that its molecules slow and in some conditions, the oxidation of other molecules to avoid. Anti-aging treatment preparations containing anti-oxidants is often in the form of capsules, tablets and other supplements and energy drinks. Oxidation, if they are essential to preserve life, may be harmful. plants to animals and even to maintain a system of high and complex antioxidant in several types. Many of these types of plants are as free sterols and enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase and peroxides. The antioxidant most common and easily accessible is itself vitamin C and vitamin E.
One reason for the lack of supplies of antioxidants in the body is fatigue and stress. An organization that antioxidants results in oxidative stress which damages and kills cells. Addition of antioxidants to be effective as anti-aging is its ability to prevent many diseases that occur. Some types of antioxidants have demonstrated their ability to prevent the development of certain cancer cells, diabetes, heart disease and other diseases. This is one reason that foods that are rich in antioxidant properties are sought after. Others are still in such demand at high prices.
Examples of foods with the highest concentration of antioxidants:
Coffee, grapes and berries and potatoes are packed with antioxidants as well as some spices and even nuts. Car grapes for red wine is thought to be an interesting antioxidant characteristics are generally attributed to the reason the French are in better shape, despite the food they consume cholesterol, even if your skin is part of the grape, which is actually a lot of antioxidants. Coffee and Brazilian acai berries contain some of the largest concentration.
The ability to repair and maintain cells make antioxidants an ideal anti-aging agent. Antioxidants are also widely used as preservatives in foods and cosmetics. Antioxidants are also widely used in industrial applications where it is important to prevent tooth decay.
The natural ingredients found in Xtend Life’s products contain antioxidants. Xtend TK contains powerful antioxidants which work enzymatically to enhance their clean-up power. Unlike other antioxidants, which require a molecule of antioxidant to be sacrificed by free radicals, one molecule of these powerful Xtend TK antioxidants can neutralise large numbers of free radicals! Xtend TK also stimulates the body’s own natural antioxidants.
Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that prevents other fat-soluble vitamins from destruction by oxygen and therefore acts as a natural preservative.
Phytessence Wakame – a Japanese ‘beauty preserver’ a powerful antioxidant derived from seaweed from the Sea of Japan – Rated by the Japanese for their ability to maintain a youthful skin – Rich in calcium and other important minerals, vitamins, over Group B – antioxidant moisturizing and softening – proven to increase elasticity of the skin – and helps heal dry, irritated skin.
Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10 contains exceptional antioxidant properties. Scientific studies show that it can fight free radical damage and also significant protection against harmful UV-A rays.Nano Lipobelle works in synergy with vitamin E.
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