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Antioxidant Food Supplements

Antioxidant supplements play a protectivePolyphenol  antioxidants
role for our general health including the
health of our hair. Antioxidants supplementsThis type of antioxidant is characterized by
are supposed to slow down the oxidationthe presence of several phenol functions. It
reactions which are brought about by the freeis found in a wide array of
radicals. The Free radicals are highlyphytonutrient-bearing foods. Examples include
reactive unstable atoms generated in our body- most of the legumes; fruits like apples,
that can damage cells leading to a number ofblackberries, cantaloupe, cherries,
diseases and ageing.According to thecranberries, grapes, pears, plums,
Free-radical theory of aging, these highlyraspberries, and strawberries; vegetables
reactive oxygen species (ROS), damage thelike broccoli, cabbage, celery, onion and
DNA, proteins and other cellular structuresparsley. All the above are rich sources of
like  the cell membranes and cell organelles.polyphenol antioxidants.Alternative sources
of polyphenol antioxidant include red wine,
The reaction of free radicals within cells,chocolate, green tea, olive oil, bee pollen
and subsequent damage has been linked to aand  several  grains.
range of disorders and chronic diseases
including cancer, arthritis, atherosclerosis,Antioxidant  vitamins
alzheimer's and diabetes and inflammatory
conditionsSome of the vitamins that are good sources of
antioxidants,. the antioxidant vitamins
Antioxidants are able to slow down or blockare--vitamins  A,  C  and  E.
these dangerous reactions in the body. They
do it either by reacting with intermediatesVitamin  A
and halting the oxidation reaction directly.
They react with the free radicals and preventThe animal form of vitamin A is retinol. It
the  oxidation  reaction  from  occurring.is a yellow, fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin
found in animal foods such as eggs, liver,
Antioxidants supplements can be taken aswhole milk and fortified foods like
dietary supplements or taken as tablets andfat-reduced milk, cereals and breads. Vitamin
capsules. Studies suggest those dietaryA, are the dark-colored pigments found in
antioxidants supplements provide a range ofplant foods like fruits and vegetables
are benefits for our health. However, excess(especially dark green leafy ones) and
antioxidant supplementation may beinclude spinach, cantaloupe, carrots, sweet
counter-productive.potatoes  and  squash.
Diet  carrying  antioxidant  supplementsVitamin  C
A healthy and balanced diet containingVitamin C is a natural antioxidant helpful in
antioxidant supplements plays a pivotal rolemaintaining healthy hair. Sources of this
in retaining your hair's health. Some of thevitamin are foods such as citrus fruits,
herbal nutrition supplements and some fruitskiwi, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers,
which contain antioxidants serve as naturalpotatoes with their skins and dark green
medications for hair loss.Antioxidant foodvegetables. The daily recommended dose for
supplements are found in various forms -vitamin  C  is  60  mg.
vegetables, fruits, grain cereals, legumes,
nuts, etc. The sources of antioxidantsVitamin  E
include fruits (berries and peppers, apple
skins, cider, wine), vegetables (spinach, teaIt increases scalp circulation which is
leaves), fungi (mushrooms), whole graincrucial for hair growth. You get vitamin E
cereals (hops, barley, millet and maize),from foods like wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw
nuts (pecans, pistachios, almonds), beansseeds ad nuts, dried beans and leafy green
(cacao  including  chocolate,  coffee).vegetables. The daily recommended dose for
vitamin E is up to 400 IU.



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