SUPER ANTIOXIDANT

Antioxidants help to eliminate dangerous free radicals. Why is this important you ask?

Free radicals are naturally occurring molecules that are both created by our bodies and that enter our bodies from our environment. If the body cannot process and remove free radicals efficiently, oxidative stress can result which can lead to an increase in the risk of inflammation and various health issues.

Although free radicals are produced naturally in the body, lifestyle factors can accelerate their production. Those include:

  • exposure to toxic chemicals, such as pesticides and air pollution

  • smoking

  • alcohol

  • fried foods

As the body ages, it loses its ability to fight the effects of free radicals. The result is more free radicals, more oxidative stress, and more damage to cells, which leads to degenerative processes, as well as “normal” aging.

Various studies and theories have suggested oxidative stress from free radicals to:

  • central nervous system diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and other dementias

  • cardiovascular disease due to clogged arteries

  • autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and cancer

  • cataracts and age-related vision decline

  • age-related changes in appearance, such as loss of skin elasticity, wrinkles, graying hair, hair loss, and changes in hair texture

  • diabetes

  • genetic degenerative diseases, such as Huntington’s disease or Parkinson’s

Our Super Antioxidant utilises Glutathione and Vitamin C to help try to reduce the effects of free radicals. For more information see our IV Glutathione page.

SIDE EFFECTS

  • Mild skin de-pigmentation (Skin Whitening). In Asia, glutathione is commonly used as a skin whitening agent.

Useful Links

Free radicals: How do they affect the body? (medicalnewstoday.com)

Antioxidants: Health benefits and nutritional information (medicalnewstoday.com)