Released on = December 17, 2005, 5:18 am

Press Release Author = Athens 2004 UK Ltd.

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Why You Need High Quality Vitamins And Nutritional
Supplements To Cope With The Effects Of Antioxidants

Press Release Body = Most of us are familiar with the term \'Antioxidant\'. We know
that they fight free radicals in the body and support the immune system. But what
exactly is a free radical, and how do antioxidants really work?

A free radical is an atom that has an unpaired electron. Normally electrons are
found in pairs, which balances and strengthens the atom. When another atom finds an
unpaired electron it can bond to it and cause a negative reaction. If an abundance
of free radicals are in the body, the way that cells code genetic material can be
altered. Also, the body may begin to create errors in protein synthesis, and the
immune system may then target protein (which is essential to sustain life), as a
foreign substance and attempt to destroy it.

As the number of free radicals increases in the body, our ability to remain healthy
and active decreases. Cancer, heart disease, arthritis and severe allergies are
examples of what can result from a deficiency of antioxidants. Specific
reinforcement you require to slow the aging process and prevent disease include the
following antioxidant nutrients:

Beta-Carotene/Vitamin A - Has the ability to regulate cell development and will
destroy some carcinogens and will therefore be effective in cancer prevention. This
vitamin also can improve vision, speed wound healing and improve immunity.
Vitamin C - Can powerfully halt the early stages of hardening of the arteries. It
also increases the immune system\'s responsiveness to foreign material. Vitamin C is
a natural anti-histamine - which significantly reduces the allergic response and
therefore provides relief of allergy symptoms.
Vitamin E - Has the power to neutralize lipid peroxides that create extensive damage
to membranes in the body. It stimulates and strengthens the immune response
especially in the presence of smog, rancid oils and cigarette smoke. This vitamin
also strengthens the heart contraction and therefore works to prevent heart disease.

Selenium - Works to detoxify pollutants, and prevents free radicals from forming. It
also inhibits the degeneration processes that cause aging, and supports the liver to
prevent tumor cells from spreading throughout the body.
Co Q10 - Supports energy production in the mitochondria of the cells. It slows the
aging process and considerably protects against congestive heart failure, high blood
pressure and angina.
Polyphenols - Are bioflavonoids found in red and blue pigments of fruits and
berries. They include Quercetin and Bilberry. Toxic molecules in the body are
destroyed by polyphenols, specifically oxygen-free radicals which can damage DNA.
Quercetin directly blocks the human cancer gene (oncogene) called H-RAS, and avoids
it changing normal cells to cancer cells.
Zinc - A mineral essential for proper immune system support. Also speeds wound
healing and works as an anti-inflammatory.
As you can see, Antioxidants can powerfully strengthen your body! They not only
sustain life, but give you the opportunity to live in abundant health. Include these
essential nutrients in your supplement program




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