The Benefits Of Vitamin C
It would be a good idea to begin now to prepare for the winter, and vitamin C is the vitamin we take over our bodies, so when the cold begins to take us by surprise no colds.
Vitamin C increases our defenses, it is also necessary to keep our body balanced, so that all vital functions are performed normally, and prevent colds and flu.
The basic functions of Vitamin C are:
1. Benefit the immune system by increasing white blood cells by activating the defenses against viruses, bacteria and germs.
Foods rich in natural antioxidants
Foods rich in natural antioxidants to protect us against free radicals, which are the cause of aging and disease cells.
Help prevent carcinogenesis, more and more studies linking a diet rich in antioxidant foods with lower levels of cancer.
Also, provide cardiovascular protection and that cholesterol becomes really harmful or dangerous when oxidized by free radicals, which then tends to stick to artery walls.
The ingredients that make up this mix is a combination of antioxidant superfoods that are ready to be eaten without cooking, so it turns out to be a useful nutritional supplement for all meals. Continue reading
The body an additional source of antioxidants
Fruits and vegetables provide the body an additional source of antioxidants that are needed to adequately wage war against free radicals. Without the necessary intake of healthy fruits and vegetables, free radicals can spread and eventually lead to stroke, myocardial infarction, arthritis, vision problems, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and several cancers.
The benefits of getting your daily dose of fruits and vegetables are numerous. The antioxidant, vitamin E, is wonderful for the heart. Vitamin E has the ability to essentially “absorb” LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the arteries, allowing the necessary elasticity and blood pressure levels to keep your heart pumping safely. Cholesterol, if left untreated, plaque accumulates on the inner walls of the arteries, impeding blood flow LDL and forcing the heart to work overtime to keep running. Eventually, plaque buildup can become so severe that it can cause a blockage in the artery, leading to a heart attack or stroke. By getting enough vitamin E in your diet you can give your body the necessary antioxidants to prevent LDL cholesterol levels are out of control. Continue reading
Familiar with the term free radicals
Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms that have an unpaired electron or free so they are very reactive because they tend to capture an electron from stable molecules in order to achieve its electrochemical stability. Once the free radical has managed to remove the electron it needs, a stable molecule that gives it in turn becomes a free radical to stay with an unpaired electron, thus starting a real chain reaction that destroys our cells. The biological half-life of free radical is of microseconds, but has the ability to react with everything around him causing great damage to molecules, cell membranes and tissues. Free radicals are not inherently deleterious, indeed, our own body produces them in moderation to fight bacteria and viruses. Continue reading