Antioxidants provide the body with a powerful defense against diseases and diseases. They achieve this goal mainly by neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative stress and damage. Oxidative damage occurs when apples are cut in half and discarded on the counter. The final degradation of fruits is the result of rampant free radicals.


When there are not enough antioxidants to neutralize free radicals, the same cellular degradation occurs in the human body. Therefore, as part of the daily diet, the quantity and quality of antioxidants consumed by individuals play a vital role in the overall health and health of a person.


How do antioxidants neutralize free radicals?


Before people can understand how antioxidants neutralize free radicals, they need to know what free radicals are. A stable atom in the body has eight electrons in its shell. When an atom lacks one or more electrons, it becomes unstable and is then considered a free radical.

Because atoms interact with other atoms in the body, free radicals generate or take electrons from healthy, stable atoms, thereby generating additional unstable atoms, or more free radicals. This is the beginning of a chain reaction that can lead to disease, ageing, and even cancer.

The striking thing about antioxidants is that their atoms remain stable, even though there are fewer than eight electrons in the shell. Therefore, free radicals can obtain electrons from antioxidant atoms and become stable without antioxidant atoms becoming free radicals. In other words, both atoms remain stable when free radicals take electrons from antioxidants.

Types of antioxidants


There are thousands of different types of antioxidants in nature, but the most important ones for human health are astaxanthin, some enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase, vitamin A, C and E, beta-carotene, selenium, lycopene, lutein, coenzyme Q10, phytic acid, flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants are also classified into two categories: water soluble (hydrophilic) and fat soluble (hydrophobic). Water-soluble antioxidants mainly react with oxidants in cytoplasm and plasma, while lipid-soluble antioxidants protect cell membranes from lipid peroxidation.

Sources of antioxidants

The body does produce antioxidants to some extent, but it does not produce enough to protect it from free radicals for sexual reproduction. Therefore, new antioxidants need to be continuously supplied daily through the foods we eat. Antioxidants can be provided in almost all natural foods found in nature, but even in healthy diets, due to unprecedented pollution, pollutants and chemicals in modern life, we should supplement good antioxidants every day.

Examples of antioxidant-rich foods include:

Dark green vegetables (kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, etc.)


Orange vegetables and fruits (carrots, apricots, peaches, pumpkins, Hami melons, etc.)


* Red vegetables and fruits (red peppers, tomatoes, watermelons, cranberries, pink grapefruit, papaya, etc.)


Purple vegetables and fruits (grapes, blueberries, pomegranates, etc.)


Whole grains, seeds and oats


Beans


Protein (red meat, chicken, eggs, seafood, pork, etc.)*


Other sources: green tea, coffee, cocoa, garlic, potatoes and certain spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, oregano and turmeric


- Antioxidant supplements (BioAstin < Shavenian Astaxanthin < and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica <)

Benefits of antioxidation


Antioxidants are good for the whole body, from inside to outside. However, some antioxidants are better at improving specific organs or body systems. For example, vitamin E is particularly beneficial to the skin, while beta-carotene helps protect the eyes and body from ultraviolet-related damage.


Antioxidants can make a significant difference for everyone who takes them. Simply adjusting your diet to include more antioxidant-rich foods and using antioxidant supplements such as BioAstin < and/or Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica will have an impact on your appearance and sensation.

Disclaimer:

The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you have any questions or doubts about your health, always seek advice from your doctor or qualified health care provider. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. Because of what you have heard or read in this article or on the Internet, don't ignore or delay seeking medical advice.