Antioxidants
are not a separate item unto themselves, rather they are a collection
of Amino Acids, Enzymes, Essential Fatty Acids, Minerals and
Vitamins which perform the following function.
During normal metabolism our body produces waste
products with active atoms attached called 'free radicals'.
Unchecked, they can cause havoc and produce degenerative changes
(aging). Antioxidants are “anti-aging” and reduce cell mutations,
artery damage, skin wrinkles, and other effects of free radicals.
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is a photoreceptor. It is found
in the chloroplasts of green plants and is what makes green
plants green. Many important natural substances are chelates.
In chelates a central metal iron is bound to a large organic
molecule, a molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and other
elements such as oxygen and nitrogen. One such chelate is chlorophyll,
the green pigment of plants. Chlorophyll is one of the most
important chelates in nature. It is capable of channeling the
energy of sun light into chemical energy through a process of
photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, the energy absorbed by chlorophyll
transforms carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen.
Other molecules with structures similar to that of chlorophyll
play important roles in other biochemical transfer reactions.
Heme consists of a porphyrin similar to that in chlorophyll
and an iron in the centre or the porphyrin. Heme is bright red.
In the red blood cells of vertebrates, heme is bound to proteins
forming hemoglobin. Hemoglobin combines with oxygen in the lungs,
gills or other respiratory surfaces and releases it in the tissues.
In muscles cells, myoglobin the name given to hemoglobin in
muscles, stores oxygen as an electron source for energy- releasing
oxidation- reduction reactions.
Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids are a group of naturally occurring plant compounds,
they act as antioxidants. Bioflavanoids work together with other
antioxidants to offer a system of protection to the body. Numerous
scientific studies have shown their unique role in protecting
Vitamin C in the body.
Linoleic Acid
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
is polyunsaturated Fatty Acid similar in structure to Linolenic
Acid.
Lysine lys k H2N- (CH2)2-CH(NH2)-C00H
Lysine is a basic genetically coded amino acid. It is essential
for human nutrition. Needed for growth to help maintain nitrogen
balance in the body, important anti–aging properties.
P4D1
P4D1 was found to do two things in the human body. It is the
first known substance to actually stimulate repair of the DMA
molecule. It is possible that disease cells can be repaired
with P4D1 so that when they reproduce they will actually produce
good cells.
Peroxidase
A detoxifying enzyme that eliminates hydrogen peroxide and is
one of the body’s natural anti-oxidant enzymes. Protects the
aqueous membrane of cells.
Selenium
Selenium is an essential trace mineral in the human body. This
nutrient is an important part of antioxidant enzymes that protects
cells against the effects of free radicals that are produced
during normal oxygen metabolism.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
A high potency antioxidant enzyme, which detoxifies the superoxide
anion and is, thought to present the first line of defence against
free radical damage in red blood cells.
Vitamin A Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene, which is found in plants, is a processor of vitamin
A. The body converts Beta-Carotene to vitamin A
which is an antioxidant
compound that can prevent damage to DNA. Wheatgrass contains darkly colored pigments called
pro-vitamin A. These are called carotenoids that can be converted
to Vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a pro-vitamin A carotenoid that
is more efficiently converted to retinal than other carotenoids.
Vitamin A plays a key role in reproduction, bone growth, vision,
cell division and cell differentiation, which is the development
of the cell into its final function. It helps maintain the surface
linings of the eyes and respiratory, urinary and intestinal
tracts.
Vitamin B1 Thiamine
Vitamin B1 or Thiamine, as it is more commonly referred
to now, is one of the most important members of the B group
of Vitamins. Thiamine B1 promotes growth, protects the heart
muscle B1 facilitates the body’s ability to convert carbohydrate
into glucose [sugar], which provides energy, stimulates brain
action. It plays an important role in the normal functioning
of the entire nervous system. It aids digestion, especially
of carbohydrates. It mild diuretic effect: that is it increases
urine formation. It improves peristalsis and helps prevent constipation.
It also helps to maintain normal red blood cell count, improves
circulation and promotes healthy skin. It protects against the
damaging effect of lead poisoning, and prevents edema or fluid
retention in connection with heart ailments. It also reduces
fatigue, increases stamina and prevents premature aging and
senility by increasing mental alertness. Like other vitamins
of the B complex group it is more potent when combined with
other B vitamins rather than used separately.
Vitamin C
Antioxidant helps with wound healing and strengthens
resistance to infection.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E exists in eight different forms. Each form
has its own biological activity, the measure of potency or functional
use in the body. Alphatocopherol is the most active form of
vitamin E. 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. Vitamin E also protects Vitamin A
and essential fatty acids from oxidation in the body’s cells
and prevents the breakdown of body tissues.
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