Antioxidants to Supplement- Bioflavanoids/Carotenoids

May 2nd, 2008

Carotenoids

Carotenoids are plant based antioxidants. They include beta carotene, lutein and lycopene. Research evidence suggests carotenoids lower the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Lycopene, which is concentrated in the prostate gland, is believed to protect the prostate from cancer. Lutein is thought to prevent or stop the progression of macular degeneration, [...]

Antioxidants to Supplement

May 2nd, 2008

Free Radicals-BAD, Antioxidants- GOOD.
Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that are created in the body during normal metabolic functions or introduced from the environment. Free radicals are inherently unstable, since they contain “extra” energy. To reduce their energy load, free radicals react with certain chemicals in the body, and in the process, interfere with the [...]