Why Take Antioxidants ?
Everyone knows that antioxidants are important and necessary
in the human body, but at what levels or particular types needed are just not known with certainty.
It is important that people know just what they are asking for before they ask for it!
What Are Antioxidants ?
A substance that counteracts the damaging effects of oxidation in tissue. Although oxidation sounds a bit scary, it is a normal process in tissue. Sometimes, however, when the level of antioxidants is diminished, something called oxidative stress can begin. This is caused by a heightened production of free-radicals.
A free-radical is:
An atom or molecule fragment that is chemically active. All free-radicals have a charge because they have a negative amount or an excess amount of electrons. Free-radicals are also a normal part of life. You cannot avoid free-radicals. Sources inside and outside of the body can create free-radicals.
Sources inside the body are:
1 Respiration
2 Metabolism
3 Inflammation
Sources outside the body are:
4 Pollution
5 Sunlight
6 Smoking
7 Drinking
8 X-Rays
9 Hard exercise programs
What benefits do they provide ?
neutralizing free radicals
maintaining healthy vision
Possibly reduce the risk of many conditions like cancer and
cardiovascular disease.
How Do I Get These Antioxidants ?
Tomatoes
Corn
Mangos
Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Soy Beans
Broccoli
Oranges
Spinach
Nuts
Lettuce
Celery
Liver
Fish Oils
Supplements
Will Taking A Antioxidant Dietary
Supplement Really Benefit Me?
The only answer to that question is “maybe”. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants has been proven to help improve health and well-being. However, there still needs to be actual scientific research performed using antioxidant dietary supplements. Although some antioxidant dietary supplements make some fantastic claims on their benefits, you really need to look for reliable sources of information to determine their actual worth.
The FDA still maintains that a healthier lifestyle should be attained by a healthier diet. Eating more vegetables and fruits on a daily basis can increase our antioxidant levels.
If, based on our individual needs, a health care professional sees a severe antioxidant deficiency, an antioxidant dietary supplement may be determined to be beneficial. Your physician will also know what other medications you are taking and can help you to avoid serious drug interactions that can occur when taking specific dietary supplements.
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