Role of antioxidants in the body: - destroy free radicals to prevent cellular damage, retard ageing, ensure optimal function of all systems
- directly boost the performance of the immune system
- prevent the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol, thereby preventing damage to arterial lining that lead to thickening of the arteries
- suppress and neutralise the effect of carcinogens thereby preventing cancer cell growth
Minerals Selenium - Vitamin E and selenium are essential for a healthy immune system. They improve T-cell and humoral (B-cell) immunity
- Increases general resistance to infection
- Vitamin E and selenium are recommended for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and for the prevention of breast, lung, uterine and stomach cancer
Zinc - Helps to control blood glucose levels
- Acts as co-factor to antioxidant enzymes
Manganese - Helps control the metabolism of glucose, proteins and cholesterol.
Chromium, molybdenum, vanadium, copper - Even subtle, marginal deficiencies of these very important trace elements weaken the activity of all enzymes, resulting in reduced immune function and sluggish destruction of free radicals.
- These trace minerals are essential for efficient blood sugar control and therefore optimal energy utilisation and carbohydrate metabolism within the body, mind and emotions. They are essential in the management of insulin resistance, low blood sugar and diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar)
Herbs Grape seed extract with pycnogenol (proanthocyanidin) - Potent antioxidant that improves blood circulation in those with diabetes mellitus, variocose veins, arterial insufficiency, heart and lung health challenges
- Important in the treatment of arthritis
Ginkgo biloba - Prevents platelet clotting and reduces the viscosity of blood, making blood more fluid
- Helps in the prevention and treatment of heart attacks, thrombosis and stroke by increasing oxygen supply to the damaged tissue
- Also protect the nerve cells and improves memory and intellectual functions in older people
- Also recommended for winter hands & feet, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness) and impotence
Kelp - A good source of iodine
- Iodine is essential for the formation and function of thyroid hormones that govern metabolism
Green tea extract - Contains catechins which provide protection against LDL-cholesterol oxidation and suppress the growth of many types of cancer.
- Catechins provide protection from the damage of free radicals caused by air pollution and smoking.
Lipoic acid - Potent antiageing antioxidant that delays and slows down the ageing process and age related diseases
- Commonly used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, to assist the liver’s detoxification function
- Effective in neutralizing toxic metals and side effects of medication
Grape skin with resveratrol - Provides protection against cancer, atherosclerosis (thickening of the arteries) and other cardiovascular (heart, arteries, veins) diseases
- Reduces inflammation
Vitamins Co-enzyme Q10 - Support mechanism for the body’s energy system
- Marginal deficiencies cause cells to become sluggish and function poorly
- It is an immune system stimulant and antioxidant that also reinforces the function of vitamin E and vice versa.
- It is recommended for people with cardiovascular (heart, arteries, veins) disease
Carotenes - Beta and other carotenes act as antioxidants on their own and they are also converted to vitamin A as and when the body needs it
- This supplement contains the combinations of different carotenes
Vitamin A - Delays the ageing process, especially in the skin
- Reduces the chance of a stroke and limits the brain damage after a stroke
- Improves the body’s resistance to infections, especially in the respiratory system
- Carotenes and vitamin A protect the body against the damage of free radicals from smoke and other pollutants
Vitamin C - Is properly best known for its role in collagen production. Collagen gives structure to the subcutaneous tissue and protects the structure of the skin
- Accelerates the detoxification of toxins in the liver
- Reduces the risk of atherosclerosis by ingesting free radicals and preventing the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol, thereby preventing the deposit of LDL-cholesterol into the artery lining.
Vitamin E - Vitamin E and selenium provide protection against cardiovascular disease:
- Both act as natural anticoagulants (prevent blood clotting)
- Improve the permeability of the capillaries, thereby allowing oxygen and nutrients to enter even into the sub cellular tissue
- Prevent oxidation of LDL-cholesterol
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