Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention

Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention

06/08/07

Antioxidants, what are they?
Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron, thus are unstable cells. In short, free radicals steal electrons from the nearest stable cell in an effort to heal themselves, resulting in the creation of new free radicals. This chain reaction can result in the disruption of a living cell and may lead to cancer. Research indicates that antioxidants interact and stabilize free radicals and may actually prevent damage to healthy cells.

An imbalance in antioxidants in the body has also been indicated in the degenerative processes seen in aging and a number of other diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, atherosclerosis, malaria, and in rheumatoid arthritis.

Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention
Antioxidants search for free radicals and replace the missing electron, thus stabilizing the molecule and preventing the damage to other cells. They also neutralize the electrical charge and prevent the free radical from taking electrons from other molecules, thereby stopping their destructive chain reaction. Antioxidants will also turn some free radicals into waste by-products, which will be eliminated from the body.

Is a healthy Diet Enough?
A healthy diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables can provide much of the needed antioxidants. However, today’s diets rarely consist of the quantity and variety to fully benefit, not to mention the diminished nutritive value of even our healthiest foods. Some of the foods highest in antioxidants include berries, red grapes, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, soy, whole grains, and tea (green or black). Other food groups include nuts, some meats, poultry, fish, foods orange in color (apricots, carrots, cantaloupe, mangoes, pumpkin, squash, and sweet potatoes), dark green leafy vegetables (collard greens, kale, and spinach), and red fruits and vegetables (blood oranges, guava, papaya, pink grapefruit, tomatoes, and watermelon).

Our immune system is constantly under attack from toxins caused by the daily stresses of life, as well as toxins in our food, air and water. Viruses, germs and oxidants create even more havoc in our bodies as we age, creating an ideal environment for the deterioration of our health and stealing years from our lives. Clearly, antioxidants are a critical part of our overall health. Our immune system is constantly under attack from toxins caused by the daily stresses of life, as well as toxins in our food, air and water. Viruses, germs and oxidants create even more havoc in our bodies as we age, creating an ideal environment for the deterioration of our health and stealing years from our lives. Clearly, antioxidants are a critical part of our overall health. Since our food rarely supply adequate amounts of this vital nutrient, it is often necessary to look to dietary supplements to fill in the void.

For more information on dietary supplements that are rich in antioxidants go to: Glutathione (Immunocal) -The strong antioxidant effect of glutathione helps keep cells running smoothly.

For more information on Antioxidants see Antioxidants in Dietary Supplements.

Be well,
Medicine Plants™

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