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It is important to know first what antioxidants are. Antioxidants are natural or manufactured substances that help prevent or delay some types of damage to cells. They can be present as food components (in fruits and vegetables), or as a dietary supplement.
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One of the damages that can occur to cells is caused by the so-called free radicals, molecules that achieve their stability by modifying neighboring molecules, which causes a chain reaction that ends up damaging many cells.
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In this case, antioxidants are responsible for stabilizing free radicals and inhibit their oxidation to protect organs and systems that may be affected.
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Vegetables and fruits are rich sources of antioxidants. There is ample evidence that eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits is healthy and reduces the risk of certain diseases. But it is not clear whether this is due to antioxidants, something else in the food, or other factors.
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High-dose antioxidant supplements may in some cases be associated with health risks. For example, high doses of beta-carotene may increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers. High doses of vitamin E may increase the risk of prostate cancer and a type of stroke. Antioxidant supplements may also interact with some medications. To reduce your risk, tell your healthcare provider about any antioxidants you take.
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Antioxidants are key to taking care of your health, so include them in your diet to prevent cancer. There are a wide variety of foods that have natural antioxidants, which are capable of improving and/or preserving the health of those who consume them.
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We should remember that the Department of Health and Human Services recommends eating at least 4 to 5 servings of seasonal fruits and vegetables per day and a balanced diet of foods.
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Some of the vitamins, minerals and compounds in foods have antioxidant properties. Vitamins A, C and E are among the best known, as are beta-carotene, lycopene and selenium.
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Some foods that contain large amounts of them are:
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Green leafy vegetables such as kale, collards and spinach.
Berries, cherries and grapes.
Green tea.
Citrus fruits.
Apples and pears.
Carrots.
Berries, cherries and grapes.
Green tea.
Citrus fruits.
Apples and pears.
Carrots.
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Antioxidants benefit our health by scavenging free radicals from our bloodstream. Some studies have shown that they may even reduce the signs of aging, minimizing wrinkles and preserving skin texture.
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Although antioxidants are not proven to treat every condition, there is research that has shown that they have also proven effective in preventing some age-related degenerative diseases:
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Cancer.
Cardiovascular disease.
Cognitive decline.
Immune dysfunction.
Cataracts.
Muscle degeneration.
Alzheimer’s disease.
Cognitive decline.
Immune dysfunction.
Cataracts.
Muscle degeneration.
Alzheimer’s disease.
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Factors involved in cellular aging
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Tobacco, alcohol, sun exposure, pollution, stress, unbalanced diet… There are factors that increase the amount of free radicals that the body has to deal with and, thus, can increase cellular oxidation. In these situations, it is not only necessary to increase the intake of antioxidants, but also to reduce the factors that predispose to oxidation.
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THE NATURAL SOLUTION
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Antioxidants are your first line of defense against the damaging effect of free radicals, they freely donate their electrons and thus stop the chain reaction caused by free radicals. Our bodies naturally generate some antioxidants, however, recent studies have revealed that additional sources of antioxidants may offer greater protection against the incremental attack of invading free radicals.
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Knowing your antioxidant level can help you improve your diet and lifestyle, adjust some vitamin supplements and also help slow down aging through the Scanner, which is able to measure in a few seconds this level of antioxidants, being this non-invasive, fast and less expensive than a blood test.
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Many doctors, nutritionists and people linked to sports and dance have this scanner, evaluating their patients or students on a regular basis in order to be able to guide them in their diet, lifestyle or supplementation that today is practically necessary considering the quality of foods that cause oxidative stress and thus aging.
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You will be able to choose or define your daily diet with better decisions if you have a general knowledge of antioxidant values.
At Functional Wellness Network we focus on giving you the tools you need to be aware of how important your health is and improve it in a natural and preventive way with functional medicine.
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Dr. Mansi Shah
Functional Wellness Network
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