What is an antioxidant?
Modern day living, cigarette smoke, car exhaust emissions and the sun’s rays can all produce free radicals, which are highly reactive molecules that contribute to the ageing process by destroying the collagen and elastin fibres that support the skin. Antioxidants help protect the body from free-radical damage. We can maintain our own supplies of antioxidant nutrients by eating a diet rich in vitamins A (in the form of beta-carotene), C and E. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best source of beta-carotene and vitamin C, especially dark green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli and brightly coloured fruits such as oranges, mangoes and strawberries. Vitamin E is more difficult to find naturally in large quantities but you can increase your intake of some vegetable oils (such as Soy oil or Argan oil) and consider taking a natural-source vitamin E supplement. You’ll find antioxidants in many of our products including, Instant Boost Skin Tonic, Superskin Moisturiser, Skin Repair Moistu
An antioxidant is part of the chemical composition of a substance that is rich with negative electrons. An antioxidant will have a negative ORP (look at question 1) and once in the body, they will neutralize free radicals that cause illness, disease and ageing by donating their extra electrons that the free radicals are taking from the healthy cells. All raw fruit and vegetables will have antioxidants, along with the antioxidant water from the Alkadyn Water Ionizer unit.
An antioxidant is part of the chemical makeup of a substance that will have abundant negative electrons. An antioxidant will have a negative ORP (look at question 1) and once in the body, they will neutralise free radicals that cause illness, disease and ageing by donating their extra electrons that the free radicals are taking from the healthy cells. All raw fruit and vegetables will have antioxidants, along with the antioxidant water from The Water Ionizer.
Antioxidants are dietary substances—including some nutrients such as vitamins A, C, and E, flavonoids (like grape seed & skin), and other carotenoids—that can prevent damage to your body’s cells. Antioxidants work by significantly slowing or preventing the oxidative process (damage from oxygen) caused by substances called free radicals, which can lead to cell dysfunction. Antioxidants may also improve immune function. In your body, the antioxidant process is similar to stopping an apple from browning. Once you cut an apple, it begins to brown, but if you dip it in orange juice, which contains vitamin C, it stays white.
