Antioxidants - valuable to health & found in natural nutrition

Antioxidants are substances that sieze and destroy free radicals (oxidants) in the body and come in a variety of types. Depending on the type will determine how effective it is in protecting against particular free radicals. Their job is to inhibit specific enzyme activity that may develop into damaged cells and target/repair DNA damage caused by the free radicals.

Free radicals are unstable molecules, constantly produced as a result of celluar activity creating energy. They try to become stable by stealing electrons from other molecules. In the process, they damage cells, making us vulnerable to disease.

There is a mini war going on in our bodies all the time. Absolutely amazing don't you think!!

It is important to understand that you need to supply your body with a diverse group of nutritous foods so a broad spectrum of antioxidants enter your body to combat these diverse free radicals.

Antioxidants are thought to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, autoimmunty, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, muscular dystrophy and the list goes on.

Scientists are establishing the nutrient content of various food and how this affects your body. Australia has produced one such nutrient rich supplement, full of antioxidants, that could make taking a range of supplements obsolete, leaving money in your pocket.

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