{"id":186,"date":"2013-08-06T17:22:15","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T17:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/naturalhealingcentermb.com\/articles\/?p=186"},"modified":"2013-08-06T17:29:10","modified_gmt":"2013-08-06T17:29:10","slug":"what-are-antioxidants-and-how-do-they-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalhealingcentermb.com\/articles\/2013\/08\/06\/what-are-antioxidants-and-how-do-they-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Antioxidants and How Do They Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antioxidant Dependency<\/h2>\n

The cells in our bodies — and in every other living thing — goes through a 24 hour a day process called oxidation, where a substance known as free radicals attack cells, damages their DNA, and then creates the seed for a chain reaction of diseases.\u00a0 Oxidation is the reason fruit and veggies turn brown and began to rot, fish goes rancid, and a cut on your skin gets raw and inflamed (WebMD, 2005).\u00a0 On a larger scale, oxidation is the reason we eventually die.\u00a0 To offset the process of oxidation, our cells are dependent upon antioxidants.<\/p>\n

What are Antioxidants?<\/h2>\n

\"the<\/a>Antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Flavonoids, Polyfenols, and Caretonoinds are found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts.\u00a0 These foods have a complex mix of antioxidants; consuming them regularly in your diet is essential for fighting off the free radicals which destroy cells and promote oxidation.<\/p>\n

How Do They Work?<\/h2>\n

Vitamin C stops the chain reaction of free radicals before it starts by capturing the free radicals and neutralizing them.\u00a0 Vitamin E, is a chain breaking antioxidant.\u00a0 While sitting in a membrane, the outermost part of a cell, it breaks the chain reaction.<\/p>\n

The largest class of antioxidants are Flavonoids.\u00a0 Flavonoids are mostly known for their anti-inflammatory protection to cells.\u00a0 Flavinoids can protect\u00a0the heart and brain, promote blood circulation, and they also have cancer and anti tumor properties that we can benefit from (Riley, 2013).<\/p>\n

The smaller class of antioxidants are Polyphenols, also referred to as “phenols”.\u00a0 Polyphenols are ‘instrumental in combating oxidative stress, a syndrome causative of some neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases”(Science Daily, 2013).<\/p>\n

Caretonoids help protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals.\u00a0 They <\/span>promote healthy skin, bones and immune function (McLauglin<\/cite>, 2013).<\/p>\n

Are You Getting Enough Antioxidants?<\/h2>\n
\"Biophotonic-Scanner\"<\/a>

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By now, you may be wondering just how can you tell if you’re getting enough antioxidants. Feeling healthy and energetic may be a good sign but may not necessarily mean that your antioxidant levels are sufficient.\u00a0 The Natural Healing Center of Myrtle Beach uses a tool called the Biophotonic Scanner<\/a> which measures the carotenoid antioxidant levels in your skin.\u00a0 By simply placing a portion of the palm of your hand over the scanner, your doctor can gather data that is vital to regulate and improve your overall antioxidant health.\u00a0 See our website <\/a>and\u00a0 on-page-video<\/a> for more information<\/a> on the Biophotonic Scanner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Reference:<\/p>\n

WebMD (2005).\u00a0 Retrieved August 5, 2013 from http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/how-antioxidants-work1<\/a>, http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/how-antioxidants-work1?page=2<\/a>, http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/how-antioxidants-work1?page=3<\/a><\/p>\n

Riley, G.\u00a0 (2013).\u00a0 Retrieved August 5, 2013 from http:\/\/www.sharecare.com\/health\/nutrition-diet\/what-are-flavonoids;jsessionid=6D6FCF84435A8DA0C10612C9171E04E6<\/a><\/p>\n

Science Daily (2013).\u00a0 Retrieved August 5, 2013 from http:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/articles\/p\/polyphenol_antioxidant.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

McLughlin, A.\u00a0 (2013).\u00a0 Retrieved August, 5 2013 from http:\/\/healthyeating.sfgate.com\/vegetables-high-carotenoids-2256.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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