Importance of Antioxidants for body
by Tony Peterson
To understand what an antioxidant is, we must understand the
meaning of the two following terms first:-
FREE RADICAL:
The outer shell of this atom or molecule contains a singular
electron in constant search for its pair.
OXIDATION REACTION:
In the event of the free radical losing its unpaired
electron, the reaction is known as oxidation.
Although oxidation reactions are very important for our
body, some of them are harmful and can cause damage to the
cells and DNA of the human biology.
ANTIOXIDANTS basically prevent the free radical from
shedding its singular unpaired electron in its outer shell
so that it cannot begin a "chain reaction" that can be a
health deterrent.
DARK CHOCOLATE:
Dark chocolate has been regarded as one of the most
effective antioxidants of all time. It slows down the
oxidation process greatly. Although milk is an antioxidant
itself, doctors usually recommend people to consume dark
chocolate on their own, without milk.
Dark chocolate antioxidants, within an hour of their
consumption, resulted in increased level of epicatechin
(polyphenolic component green tea also found in chocolate).
The Cocoapro cocoa containing chocolate Dove Dark, made by
Mars Inc. contains a heavy dose of flavanol, which is rich
in antioxidants. These flavanoids neutralize the free
radicals. Consumption of cocoa is a great way of antioxidant
intake, which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease,
cancer (lung, prostrate) and type 2 diabetes. Professor of
Penn State University, Penny Kris-Etherton has found in his
studies that those who consume high levels of cocoa and dark
chocolate have lower levels of bad LDL cholesterol and
higher levels of good HDL cholesterol. Cocoapro cocoa even
helps in the clotting of blood and production of nitric
oxide. Milk chocolate also contains flavanoids, but to a
much lesser level.
RED WINE:
Two glasses of red wine if consumed daily, is a rich source
of antioxidant. Red wine antioxidants help fight potential
cases of cancer. This rich-in-color drink contains
phytochemicals, polyphenols such as catechins and
resveratrol all contain anti-cancer properties. Polyphenols
(main source: skin of grapes) remain contained in the red
wine after fermentation, providing a rich course of
antioxidants. Since white wine does not include the skin of
grapes, these polyphenols are not present, making it a less
potent source of antioxidants. Resveratrol is the result of
a plant fighting against fungus or injury. It is a strong
antioxidant as well, present in red wine. It helps reduce
incidence of tumor by sensitizing the cells to radiation
treatments.
Red wine also helps fight pancreatic cancer by attacking the
cancerous cells' main energy source, the mitochondria. This
ultimately results in the death of such cells.
Red wine consumption also reduces the chances of prostate
cancer. However, to derive its beneficial effects, red wine
must be consumed under controlled dosage. Excess consumption
of it could have severe reverse effects and harm the health
seriously.
Carrots, tomato, broccoli, peaches, and apricot (vitamin A),
orange, lime and strawberries (Vitamin C), nuts and whole
grains (Vitamin E) and fish, eggs and meat (selenium) are
other sources of antioxidants. - 15668
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