ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants can prevent free radicals damaging your cells. These free radicals are a by-product of the metabolism of oxygen. The same radicals cause an apple to go brown when cut and exposed to the air, or butter to become rancid. Commonsense tells us that if our cells are damaged it will show in the form of premature ageing and reduced resistance to infection. Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E, in correct dosages provide the tools to remove the impurities. This allows the cell membrane to be properly protected, hence ensuring that the cell lives its full, normal life.
The main antioxidants are beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, certain amino acids such as DL-methionine, zinc and B6. Certain trace elements such as selenium, which is found in garlic, is also a very important antioxidant. Much scientific research has now been carried out into the use of antioxidants such as A, C and E to show whether or not they can prevent premature ageing or slow down the ageing process in animals. The results of these tests have been promising and in animal experiments, the length of life has been increased.
These studies also showed that ageing spots or amyloidoisis can be decreased with the use of antioxidants. Professor Linus Pauling, the twice Nobel Prize recipient and Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University in the USA, has suggested that we all should be taking antioxidants to help combat the pollutants, poisons and toxins that exist in our atmosphere, our water and our foods. He believes that if we do take antioxidants, it is possible to add twenty-five years to our life.
Further evidence is given when Dr Mark Florence, Senior Research Scientist for the CSIRO, states, ‘I have studied the effect of anti-oxidants for 10 years and there are good biochemical reasons why they should work.’ He also stated, ‘I would confidently advise people to take them.’
I am sure that, with the agreement of eminent people such as Dr Florence, Dr Linus Pauling and many other researchers, antioxidants do work. It is possible to increase our quality of life and build the immune system to a level where we can help combat many of the normal viral cold, flu and other ailments that plague our everyday lives.
I confidently recommend a formula containing beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamins Bl, B5, B6, methionine and zinc. There is ample evidence to show that these, in combination, are the best form for an antioxidant preparation. The addition of garlic would be an extremely good idea because of its trace elements, anti blood-clotting and cholesterol-lowering properties. The ancient Chinese herb, ginseng has the ability to improve or increase physical and mental capacity and improve resistance to viral infection.
What we are looking for is a formula which lengthens lives and improves the quality of life.
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