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Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Antioxidant substances include
Antioxidants are found in many foods. These include fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, and some meats, poultry and fish.
An '''antioxidant''' is a chemical compound that prevents the oxidation of other chemicals. In biological systems, the normal processes of oxidation (plus a minor contribution from ionizing radiation) produce highly reactive free radicals. These can readily react with and damage other molecules: in some cases the body uses this to fight infection. In other cases, the damage may be to the body's own cell (biology)s. The presence of extremely easily oxidisable compounds in the system can "mop up" free radicals before they damage other essential molecules. The following vitamins have shown positive antioxidant effects: *Retinol (Vitamin A or beta-carotene) has been discovered to protect dark green, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits from solar radiation damage, and is thought to play a similar role in human body. Carrots, squash, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kale, collards, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots are particularly rich sources of beta-carotene. *Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is a water-soluble compound that fulfills this role, among others, in living systems. Important sources include citrus fruits (like oranges, sweet lime, etc.), green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, raw cabbage and tomatoes. *Vitamin E (tocopherol) is fat soluble and protects lipids. Sources include wheat germ, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil and fish-liver oil. *Selenium is best obtained through foods, as large doses of the supplement form can be toxic. Good food sources include fish, shellfish, red meat, grains, eggs, chicken and garlic. Vegetables can also be a good source if grown in selenium-rich soils. Several food additives (including ascorbic acid and tocopherol-derived compounds) are used as antioxidants to help preservative of food. Other antioxidants are enzymes. These include glutathione peroxidase, ... [ Read More ]
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Sara L. Colby, M.D., Inc - Medically supervised, therapeutic skin care products to treat all skin types using glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, vitamin C and antioxidants. Information on dermatology services.
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Complex-C - Offers a vitamin C based product in the form of ascorbic acid that works as an antioxidant for skin repair and wrinkles.
Merlot - Offers moisturizer, cleanser and cream based on natural grape-seed extract as an antioxidant to fight the natural skin aging process.
Skin Authority Continuous Recovery Skincare - Offers FDA-approved, glycolic and antioxidant based skin care products and treatment kits that are coordinated with in-office cosmetic surgical procedures and skin treatments.
C’est Magique - Offers antioxidants and lipids anti-aging skin therapy for men and women.
BurnOut Sunscreen - Offering waterproof sunscreens: formulated with both Parsol 1789 and Titanium Dioxide for total UVA/UVB protection. Enriched with Virgin Hemp Seed Oil, Aloe Vera, and antioxidant vitamins A and E.
HR Laboratories - Offers products based on the fruit extract of the berries of Sea Buckthorn, a plant of Russian origin. Fragrance and colorants free, promotes skin regeneration, provides essential nutrients and antioxidant protective barrier.
Franklin Philip's - Ready to ship, salon formulated antioxident shampoos, and botanically blended hair care products.