MAXIMIZING THE
PROTECTION FROM
FREE RADICALS
OUR BODY'S HEALTH
IS DEPENDENT ON
OUR CELLS' HEALTH
"WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS?"
Free Unstable Radicals are a specific type of molecule that can damage muscle tissue, fats, and DNA within cells. The most common free radicals in the body are created from oxygen. Think of oxygen as the body's ATM for funding every metabolic transaction. Oxygen is needed to make the human heart beat, the digestive system needs it to absorb nutrients from the food we consume, and helps our muscles to contract to produce functional movements needed.
Oxygen is found in every molecule of water (which makes makes up 70% of the body). During physical activity, oxygen helps muscles utilize proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to help athletes or fitness enthusiasts run faster, lift more resistance, and work for extended periods of time at high levels.
It is true the human body must metabolize a great deal of oxygen when an athlete or fitness enthusiast works out. Obviously, working out is essential to our health and has many benefits. There is also a "Dark Side" to working out. That is the production of these radicals!
As the oxygen molecules are metabolized, they either partner up with other molecules in the body or remain unpaired. These unpaired "loners" are free radicals - FREE because they are not bonded to other molecules, RADICALS because their chemical structure makes them unstable and prone to react with other substances.
"THE CAUSE OF DISEASE"
Not so long ago, diseases were accepted as unfortunate but inevitable facts of life. We now know that diseases are not "caught" but are caused by what we eat or don't eat.
We as humans don't actually age, we don't get sick and we don't get diseases - our cells do! Our body's health is dependent on our cells' health. So to slow down aging, limit sickness and prevent disease we must protect and properly feed our cells.
"WHAT ARE CELLS MADE OF?"
Cells are made up of many atoms. When these atoms are healthy the cell replicates and keeps the body young, well and disease free. What allows the atom to be healthy is that it has "paired" electrons.
"HOW DO CELLS AGE AND GET DISEASES?"
Atoms missing an electron are not just "bad" - they actually destroy surrounding atoms buying stealing their electrons. This is what a free radical is - an atom missing an electron. The results of not having this electron is altering and or destroying other cells. Cells that die, and cells that replicate in a damaged state are the cause or contribute to premature aging, sickness and diseases such as high cholesterol, heart disease, osteoporosis and many others.
"ANTIOXIDANTS TO THE RESCUE"
The body produces some antioxidants on its own in the form of certain enzymes (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalase), which change the structure of free radicals and breaks them down. These enzymes essentially scavenge for and destroy these radicals throughout the body. These are known as endogenous antioxidants.
To support the efforts of the endogenous antioxidants, we as humans need to consume antioxidants through a diet rich in antioxidant nutrition. These antioxidants are known as exogenous. Vitamins A (carotenoids), C, and E, selenium, and various flavonoids. All these substances can help prevent cell damage, and together with the body's natural antioxidants (endogenous), they are the main source of protection for muscles and other tissues.
To support the efforts of the endogenous antioxidants, we as humans need to consume antioxidants through a diet rich in antioxidant nutrition. These antioxidants are known as exogenous. Vitamins A (carotenoids), C, and E, selenium, and various flavonoids. All these substances can help prevent free radical damage, and together with the body's natural antioxidants (endogenous), they are the main source of protection for muscles and other tissues.
"WHERE DO ANTIOXIDANTS COME FROM?"
Antioxidants are found abundantly in fruits and vegetables. They are also found in other types of nutritious foods such as nuts, oils, beans, etc. Research studies suggest that organic foods have higher concentrations of antioxidants than processed foods grown with pesticides.
Antioxidants are also found in high quality vitamin and mineral supplements. This is especially important to know because most adults do not eat the right foods to properly feed their cells.
ANTIOXIDANT NUTRITION is the primary chemical line of defense against the "Dark Side" impact of radical damage. Not only will antioxidants protect against cell damage, they will also help repair cells already impacted by free radical damage.
SUMMARY:
Antioxidants are a group of chemical compounds that protect
against free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive
molecules produced naturally, or induced by exposure to things
like radiation, certain chemical pollutants, or other sources.
These radicals will have short term and long term effects. Over time, the damage to the tissues and organs accumulates and the pace of cellular mutations accelerates, eventually reaching a point where the body can't repair or dispose of damaged cells fast enough. The results can be life threatening! This is why preserving the antioxidant nutrition status in the body is of enormous concern. The simplest way to maximize antioxidant levels is to follow a diet high in antioxidant nutrition!!!!
BENEFITS OF ANTIOXIDANT NUTRITION
ANTIOXIDANT-RICH FOOD
PROTECTION FROM FREE RADICALS
ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTS
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