Never met a free radical I liked and it has nothing to do with independence; more to do with instability. They are unstable and highly reactive. You can dress these rogue molecules up but not take them out. Free radicals have at least one unpaired electron.
Where do they hang around and what makes them so antisocial? You can find them in pollution and smoke. Blame radiation and UV rays for their unsavory behavior. And guess what? Even if you pile on broad-spectrum sunblock and install an air purifier you can't escape them. Free radicals are byproducts of natural body functions. Say what?
They riot around searching for a replacement for their missing electrons so they can gain stability. In their quest these bullies rob our bodies' natural proteins in our skin and attack healthy cells for their free electrons. These thieves, these pillagers cause chain reactions, breaking and damaging healthy cells and molecules, denigrating the integrity of your body's tissue and skin. The bottom line? Ultimately, they alter the skin's DNA and weaken the structure of the cells.
Oh no! What can we do? Who will save us?
Enter antioxidants on their white horses! By binding to the free radicals, completing them, these superheroes render the rogue molecules inactive and sweep them out of the body. Whoosh.
Want perfect skin? Happy cells? Read on.
Superfoods that pack the biggest punch:
*VITAMIN C: Citrus, chili pepper, broccoli, parsley, leafy greens, bell peppers, and strawberries.
*VITAMIN E: Oils, nuts and seeds such as almonds, avocados, flax seeds and flax oil, hazelnuts, olives and olive oil, pumpkin seeds (and its oil), sunflower seeds (and its oil), and sweet potatoes.
*SELENIUM: Brazil nuts (one tiny nut a day will do it).
*ALPHA LIPOIC ACID (Universal antioxidant because it is both water and fat soluble): Dark leafy greens: collards, kale, and spinach.
*COENZYME Q10: Grains, rice, fish, supplements (gel cap or capsule).
*VITAMIN P (PROANTHOCYANIDINS): Grapes, tea, blueberries, chocolate.
*Find more information at the LINKS below.
Read All About It Here...Women's Health
And Here...Fitness Coach
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