Why Antioxidants are important and why take it the nutrient-rich foods instead of supplements?
February 20, 2011 by CaliDiet.com · Leave a Comment
It is known that low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol gets oxidized and is responsible for the fat build up in the arteries.
This process is known as atherosclerosis and is the reason behind heart attacks and strokes. The use of antioxidant vitamin supplements were being tried to prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol but the results have not encouraging.
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Antioxidant & Total Cell Health
February 20, 2011 by CaliDiet.com · Leave a Comment
Oxidation is a chemical reaction during which electrons from a substance get transferred to an oxidizing agent.
The oxidation process produces free radicals which cause damage to the cells by starting chain reactions. Antioxidants are reducing agents which remove free radicals and put a stop to the chain reactions.
Oxidation reactions are necessary and crucial [...]
Understanding Antioxidants
February 20, 2011 by CaliDiet.com · Leave a Comment
Health conscious people are aware of the benefits of antioxidants and the role they play to prevent heart disease, fight cancer and slowing of the ageing process.
They have also learnt that the antioxidant vitamin supplements are not effective and can not be equated with the antioxidants that are available through a [...]
