ANTIOXIDANT |
HOW IT WORKS |
FOODS CONTAINING IT |
Carnosine |
Carnosine is a multi-potent super-antioxidant which stabilizes and protects the cell membrane. Specifically, as a water-soluble free radical scavenger it prevents lipid peroxidation within the cell membrane. Many antioxidants (like vitamins E and C) are aimed at preventing free radicals from entering the tissues, but have no effect after this first line of defense is broken. Free radicals cause oxidative stress in the body. Carnosine is not only effective in prevention, but it is also active after free radicals react to form other dangerous compounds, like lipid peroxides and and secondary products. So, it protects the tissues from these damaging 'second-wave' chemicals. |
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Carotenoids |
Carotenoids are perhaps best known for their ability to be converted to vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision and reproduction, and for maintaining body tissues. Carotenoids are also powerful antioxidants on their own right. |
Fruits and vegetables (citrus fruits, apricots, cantaloupes, dark leafy vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, yams, tomatoes) palm oils |
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Co Q10 is involved in the body's metabolic processes,
particularly in the release of energy from food. It is also a potent
antioxidant. Antioxidants can mop up damaging chemicals (free radicals) in
the body and guard against many chronic diseases, especially in the heart. |
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Green Tea |
Green tea is an excellent source of potent polyphenols, a
strong antioxidant and inhibitor of harmful Angiogenesis |
Green tea |
Vitamin A |
Vitamin A, is a fat-soluble vitamin and is involved in the
formation and maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and mucous membranes.
Vitamin A helps us to see in dim light and is necessary for proper bone
growth, tooth development, and fertility and has been well documented for
decades. It is also an important antioxidant. |
Fruits and vegetables (citrus fruits, apricots,
cantaloupes, dark leafy vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, yams, tomatoes)
palm oils |
Vitamin B |
It has been recently discovered that several of the B vitamins
have antioxidant effects and that they stimulate the activity of the immune
system. |
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Vitamin C |
Vitamin C is an important antioxidant: in protecting the body
against free radicals it helps protect against cancers, heart disease,
stress. Vitamin C is also part of the cellular chemistry that provides energy
and is essential for sperm production, and for making the collagen protein
involved in the building and health of cartilage, joints, skin, and blood
vessels. |
Fruits and vegetables (berries, citrus fruits, potatoes, green
peppers, sprouts) |
Vitamin E |
Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of vitamin E in
humans, and is a powerful biological antioxidant. Antioxidants
such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free
radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body’s
metabolism. |
Grains , nuts, oils, dairy products, vegetables |
Selenium |
Selenium has become the central topic of discussion in the
debate on trace elements in which some doctors have dismissed the mineral as
humbug, while others recommend it as a valuable component in preventative
medicine, or even prescribe it as part of a course of treatment. Veterinary
surgeons, on the other hand, have been using adjunct selenium therapy for
many years. |
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Soy, Isoflavones, Flavinoids, and derivatives (including catechins) |
Research suggests that soy may offer a number of health benefits related to:
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Any Soy-based product, especially raw soybeans |
Phenolic Acids and derivatives |
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Oil seeds, cereals & grains, fruits & vegetables, herbs & spices (eg. Rosemary, sage, majoram, ginger) |
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