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A free radical is an atom or group of atoms that contain at least one unpaired electron. Electrons are negatively charged particles that usually occur in pairs, forming a chemically stable arrangement. If an electron is unpaired, another atom or molecule can easily bond with it, causing a chemical reaction. Because they join so readily with other compounds, free radicals can effect dramatic changes in the body, and they can cause a lot of oxidative damage. Each free radical may exist for only a tiny fraction of a second, but the damage it leaves behind can be irreversible, particularly damage to heart muscle cells, nerve cells, and certain immune system sensor cells.
Free radicals are normally present in the body in small numbers. Biochemical processes naturally lead to the formation of free radicals, and under normal circumstances the body can keep them in check. Indeed, not all free radicals are bad. Free radicals produced by the immune system destroy viruses and bacteria. Other free radicals are involved in producing vital hormones and activating enzymes that are needed for life. We need free radicals to produce energy and various substances that the body requires. If there is excessive free radical formation, however, damage to cells and tissues can occur. The formation of a large number of free radicals stimulates the formation of more free radicals, leading to even more damage.
The presences of a dangerous number of free radicals can alter the way in which the cells code genetic material. Changes in protein structure can occur as a result of errors in protein synthesis. The body's immune system may then see this altered protein as a foreign substance and try to destroy it. The formation of mutated proteins can eventually damage the immune system and lead to leukemia and other types of cancer, as well as a host of other diseases.
In addition to damaging genetic material, free radicals can destroy the protective cell membranes. The formation of free radicals can also lead to retention of fluid in the cells, which is involved in the aging process. Calcium levels in the body may be upset as well.
Many different factors can lead to the production of free radicals. Exposure to radiation, whether from the sun or from medical x-rays, activates the formation of free radicals, as does exposure to environmental pollutants such as tobacco smoke and automobile exhaust. Diet also can contribute to the formation of free radicals. When the body obtains nutrients through the diet, it utilizes oxygen and these nutrients to create energy. In this oxidation process, oxygen molecules containing unpaired electrons are released. These oxygen free radicals can cause damage to the body if produced in extremely large amounts. A diet that is high in fat can increase free radical activity because oxidation occurs more readily in fat molecules than it does in carbohydrate or protein molecules. Cooking fats at high temperatures, particularly frying foods in oil, can produce large numbers of free radicals.
The presence of a dangerous number of free radicals can alter the way in which the cells code genetic material. Changes in protein structure can occur as a result of errors in protein synthesis. The body's immune system may then see this altered protein as a foreign substance and try to destroy it. The formation of mutated proteins can eventually damage the immune system and lead to leukemia and other types of cancer, as well as to many other diseases.
In addition to damaging genetic material, free radicals can destroy the protective cell membranes. Calcium levels in the body may be upset as well. Over time, the body produces more free radicals than it does scavengers. the resulting imbalance contributes to the aging process.
Substances known as antioxidants neutralize free radicals by binding to their free electrons. Antioxidants available in supplemental form include the enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidases; vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamins C and E, the trace minerals selenium and zinc, and the hormone melatonin. By destroying free radicals, antioxidants help to detoxify and protect the body.
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AntiOx, Vadik Herbs, 100% Natural, 60 Tabs
Everyday our bodies are called to meet the physical demands of the environment. Changes in the quality of our air, water and food, along with daily stressful conditions can affect our health and well-being. The oxidative damage to our cells due to the toxicity of free radicals caused by our environment is a reality in which we must live. Fortunately, a healthy body is able to produce substances that reduce a great deal of this damage. Plus, there are certain nutrients contained in the foods we eat that play a protective role, which the body does not produce on its own. Anti-oxidants allow cells to perform more efficiently on less oxygen, thus freeing more oxygen for the cells and organs that really need it. Anti-oxidants are nature's chief defense against the loss of oxygen which forms toxic compounds inside the body. They also protect other vitamins and body tissue - especially membranes - from injury caused by pollutants and poisons. Bazaar of India's AntiOx Formula provides nutrients which support the body's natural antioxidant mechanisms and food factors that have been shown to have a protective effect against cellular oxidation. Bazaar of India has used the most up-to-date research to provide a truly advanced antioxidant formula that meets your needs in a demanding environment. Antiox a unique complex herbal formula that protects cells against free radical oxidative damage. Free radicals are responsible for pathogenesis in many conditions and must be neutralized by free radical scavengers or antioxidants. For example, it has been shown that cigarette smoke generates free radicals that can induce DNA damage that can be prevented by antioxidants. Antiox contains many powerful natural antioxidants and has shown to be beneficial in helping aging adults minimize all degenerative changes caused in the body by the free radicals oxidation process.
Stabilized Oxygen OxyDrops, Liquid Electrolytes, Sodium Chloride Solution, 4 fl. oz.
WaterOz stabilized oxygen is simply the highest quality, strongest and most stable of all the liquid "electrolytes of oxygen" now on the market (Electrolytes are substances that dissolve in water, and conduct electricity). WaterOz stabilized oxygen is a "liquid concentrate of electrolytes of oxygen", that are made available to your body, in a molecular form which are released upon contact with the stomach acid. By providing your bloodstream with molecular oxygen it is possible to kill anaerobic bacteria and other parasites on contact, without harming your tissue or friendly aerobic bacteria.
WaterOz stabilized oxygen is an oxidant similar in effect to Hydrogen Peroxide, but is more stable, because instead of releasing gas in the stomach, they react with the stomach acid, and release "molecular" oxygen. Even though WaterOz stabilized oxygen is many times more effective than hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant there doesn't seem to be any nauseous feelings or unpleasant taste from the WaterOz stabilized oxygen.
The reason WaterOz stabilized oxygen works so well is the specific "enzyme enhancing" qualities of the chlorite ion. Chemically speaking, the chlorite ion is a molecule of chlorine and oxygen with a strong negative charge. The same molecule with a neutral charge is chlorine dioxide, an even more potent oxidizer and a super effective killer of microbes.
If a person could maintain a robust cellular oxidation, meaning that virtually every cell in your body is functioning well, disease conditions don't have a chance. When our cell oxidation is diminished, due to stress and pollution and junk foods, we are opened up to degeneration, fatigue and sickness. WaterOz stabilized oxygen provides your body with a remarkably stable form of chlorite, which is chlorine and oxygen. (This is not the unhealthy form of chlorine that we encounter in swimming pools, this is a stabilized form of pure chlorine and oxygen). Extra oxygen is released into your blood stream, and though it's minimal when compared to the amount of oxygen you breathe into your lungs, the dissolved oxygen is very beneficial to your metabolism. The chlorite molecule is used by the body as a substrate for a number of important enzymes that help improve cell oxidation, and that's a major value in a dietary supplement. Most people don't know it, but the most abundant element found in healthy human blood is chlorine, followed by sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron and so forth. Obviously your blood needs quality chlorine. This four-ounce dropper bottle of WaterOz stabilized oxygen is a 120-day supply when you take the suggested 20 drops - 10 twice a day. The stabilized oxygen liquid in the bottle is highly alkaline, yet it seems to remain stable even after contacting the low pH of stomach acid.
When you dilute WaterOz stabilized oxygen in water, the highly alkaline pH is rapidly lowered from pH 12- 13 to about pH 8.6. This lowering of the pH of the water causes the separation of chlorite ions and stabilized oxygen molecules (O2) from the sodium atoms. Tiny amounts of chlorine dioxide are also released. This reaction destroys microbes in the water, which makes WaterOz stabilized oxygen a good thing to have on hand when traveling in a foreign county. When the WaterOz stabilized oxygen is swallowed, it should encounter stomach acid with a normal pH of 3 to 4. The reaction created in the stomach environment is even stronger and it generates more molecular oxygen and more chlorite ions and more chlorine dioxide. Not only do you have a wealth of energetic dissolved oxygen to be immediately absorbed into the bloodstream, but you have the specific "oxidizer" of chlorite and chlorine dioxide destroying viruses, bacteria and protozoa. WaterOz stabilized oxygen has been proven effective in killing salmonella, cholera, E coli, streptococcus, pseudomonas and staphylococcus aureus. Be sure you don't leave home without it when traveling.
Mangosteen Juice, Ultra, Trace Minerals, 32 fl. oz.
Ultra Mangosteen Juice is a dietary supplement that offers several classes of powerful phytonutrient antioxidants that have been derived from the mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L), an exotic fruit that comes from Southeast Asia. The mangosteen has been nicknamed the "Queen of Fruits" and in some parts of the world the "Food of the Gods" for its various health benefits and for its delightful taste. For thousands of years, Asian countries have been using the mangosteen in Chinese, Ayurvedic and folk medicine to support optimal health. Xanthones The secret to the mangosteen's health promoting abilities is the xanthones contained in the fruit. Xanthones are biologically active plant phenols that are structurally similar to flavonoids that have been found to possess multiple health benefits. When it comes to xanthones, there is no other fruit that possesses a more potent concentration of xanthones than the mangosteen. One of the key benefits of xanthones is their antioxidant properties. Xanthones possess an extra electron, and help to seek out and quench free radicals in the body. Free radicals are atoms that have an odd number of electrons. Free radicals wreak havoc on the body's cells as they wander through the body searching for another electron. ConcenTrace® The difference between Ultra Mangosteen and other mangosteen products found on the market is that Ultra Mangosteen contains a potent, full spectrum complex of over 72 ionic trace minerals and elements from ConcenTrace®. This complex of bioavailable minerals supercharges our formula to help in the absorption and assimilation of all nutrients so you can attain the greatest health benefit possible. Highest ORAC* Value - 30,000! The reason Ultra Mangosteen is different from other mangosteen products is because of its unmatched ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score. The ORAC test is a laboratory test tube analysis that measures the total in vitro antioxidant power of foods. The higher the ORAC score, the greater the potential benefits because of the antioxidants that help defend against free radical damage to the cells. Recent research highlights the benefits of eating plenty of high-ORAC foods, citing that they may help support healthy aging in both body and brain. By using a proprietary extraction process, Ultra Mangosteen contains the highest concentration of free radical-fighting xanthones, which gives it the highest potency of antioxidants when compared to similar mangosteen products.
Fermented Papaya Juice W/ Noni & Vitamin C, Dynamic Health, 16 oz.
Fermented Papaya Juice can help to maintain beneficial levels of antioxidant vitamins. It can help to aid the body's ability to fight free-radicals and protects against damage caused by excess oxidant content in the body.
Antioxidant Formula Supplement, All Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Tabs
Nature's Way Antioxidant Formula Antioxidant Supplement is 100% natural. Antioxidants provides protection for many of the body's important systems by combating free radicals and oxidants, molecules which damage cells, DNA, fats and cholesterol.
Nanohydrate, Nature's RX, 90 Caps
Nature's Rx Nanohydrate containing Silica Hydride is perhaps the perfect antioxidant. Perfect because Silica Hydride is a powerful antioxidant itself and that Silica Hydride acts to recharge other antioxidants. Also powerful because Nanohydrate contains added Alpha Lipoic Acid or ALA and Beta 1,3 d-glucan or beta glucan as an added antioxidant bonus. Compare Nanohydrate to Micohydrin® and other products costing up to four times the price which provide fewer active ingredients than Nature's Rx Nanohydrate. Silica Hydride contains hydrogen which acts as a free electron donor to the body against free radicals. That is the definition of any antioxidant, but Silica Hydride also acts as an electron donor to other spent antioxidants such as ALA or CoQ10. Silica Hydride is a perfect supplement to take in conjunction with traditional oral antioxidant supplementation. Moreover the spent hydrogen atoms combine with body oxygen creating an alkaline molecule which supports an alkaline ph. There has been much recent discussion about the benefits of raising the body ph. Nanohydrate also contains added Alpha-Lipoic Acid or ALA which is a powerful antioxidant. The body needs alpha-lipoic acid to produce energy. ALA acts as an antioxidant only when there is an excess of ALA and it is in the free state in the body cells. There is no natural free alpha-lipoic acid circulating in your body, unless oral supplementation if Alpha-Lipoic Acid is taken. ALA also like silica hydride works closely with vitamins C and E and other antioxidants by recharging them thus making them more effective. ALA supplementation is very important for anyone concerned about free radicals.
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Resveratrol Synergistic Formula, Nature's Way, 37.5 mg, 60 Caps
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Organic Rooibos Tea, Caffeine Free Herb Tea, 25 Tea Bags
Rooibos is a red tea indigenous to South Africa, Wisdom Herbs Organic Rooibos Tea is caffeine free and tastes great. Research has found Rooibos provides numerous health benefits including relief from insomnia, stomach cramps and constipation, as well as allergic symptoms such as hay fever and asthma. Rooibos is a caffeine-free tea recommended for individuals suffering from nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension. Scientists note Rooibos contains a mimic of the enzyme SOD (superoxide dismutase), an antioxidant that scavenges for free radicals, thus limiting their damaging effect.
BodyZyme, Systemic Enzyme, 90 Caps
BodyZyme is a potent systemic enzyme. What are Enzymes? Enzymes are protein based substances found in every cell of every plant and animal. Millions of these tiny enzymes work throughout our bodies causing reactions to take place... aiding our breathing, circulation, digestion... helping to reduce inflammation, fight disease, look good, and live longer. Enzymes are catalysts, they either start or accelerate chemical reactions. They can be found in the food we eat, especially in fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains.
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Enzyme PhytoNutrient (EPN) Ionic Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz EPN Complex is a patent-pending Enzyme PhytoNutrient from a plant source that provides Enzyme and saccharides necessary for optimal cellular communication. No combination of vitamins, minerals amino acids or herbals can replace the necessary saccharides found in EPN. We believe that EPN will provide total Enzyme Supplementation.
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GliSODin Antioxidant Catalyst, NOW Foods, 100 mg, 90 Vcaps
GliSODin® is the first orally effective form of SOD. GliSODin®'s patented matrix of melon-derived SOD and gliadin, a wheat protein, protects it from degradation in the digestive tract, while promoting its uptake by the body. SOD is a key cellular antioxidant that is instrumental in neutralizing the potent superoxide radical, thereby constituting an important system for the protection of cells and tissues against degeneration by free radicals. GliSODin® has been shown in clinical and non-clinical studies to modulate the activity of SOD, as well as the two other essential cellular antioxidants, Glutathione and Catalase. A clinical study has further demonstrated GliSODin®'s ability to protect against oxidative stress and DNA damage.
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