The Cell-Protecting Benefits Of Antioxidants
By Dr. Mark Stengler, ND
We know that antioxidants are in fruits and vegetables, and that they're really good for us. But what exactly are they, why are they so good—and why is there so much emphasis on them in the Bottom Line NutritionalsTM Natural Healing Daily Wellness Pack?
When apple slices are left out, they begin to turn brown. That's oxidation. Inside our bodies, oxidation creates cell damage, harms our DNA and ages our skin. Antioxidants fight oxidation, protecting cells in much the same way as lemon juice (which is rich in antioxidants like vitamin C) protects apple slices from browning.
Studies with single antioxidant supplements have yielded mixed results. That's because antioxidants like to be with other antioxidants, working together for maximum effectiveness. It is the combination of multiple antioxidants that provides a diverse array of protective benefits.
The Natural Healing Daily Wellness Pack contains antioxidant heavyweights, such as vitamin C, as well as a family of plant antioxidants known as carotenoids, the best known of which is beta carotene. However, there are actually more than 600 carotenoids. A mixed group, such as found in the Natural Healing Daily Wellness Pack, has been shown to be far more effective than a high dose of just one of them. Similarly, the antioxidant powerhouse vitamin E is actually made up of eight different compounds, all of which are included in the Natural Healing Daily Wellness Pack, though not always in other products.
Beyond the standard vitamins C and E, the Natural Healing Daily Wellness Pack also contains lesser-known antioxidants such as lutein, the superstar of eye nutrition; lycopene, which can be helpful in protection against prostate cancer; and alpha-lipoic acid, which is a real "antiaging" nutrient. And it contains a healthy dose of selenium, a trace mineral that has been consistently linked with lower rates of cancer.
You can't see antioxidants in action. But including them in your diet and taking supplemental antioxidants like those in the Natural Healing Daily Wellness Pack will add a layer of protection against many of life's most threatening diseases.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The information published here is not intended as a substitute for personal medical advice. Before making any decision regarding your health, please consult a physician or other qualified health-care practitioner.
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