 The defense comes in the form of antioxidants. Antioxidants are
numerous and abundant both internally (manufactured in the body)
and externally in the right kind of foods. Antioxidants (free
radical scavengers) come in various forms and from various
sources. Some
are vitamins, some are minerals, some are amino
acids, some are phytochemicals from plants and some are
compounded in the liver
from these raw materials, like
glutathione. Some antioxidants give
away the electrons needed to
stabilize or neutralize these dangerous oxygen molecules
stopping their momentum. Some also recycle other antioxidants
and work synergistically to help maintain optimum balance.
Others are enzymes (glutathione peroxidase, SOD and reductase)
that do repair work, prevent the peroxidation of lipids and
decrease many toxins such as
smoke, auto exhaust, chemicals,
drugs, and other carcinogens.
 The American diet is in desperate need of the types of
antioxidants found in fresh fruits and vegetables. According to
the National Cancer Institute, Americans are eating only
slightly more vegetables but slightly LESS fruit than in the
1990’s. Only about 9% of Americans are getting the recommended 5-9
servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day. It’s no wonder
cancer and heart diseases are on the rise. The correlation
between antioxidant protection and degenerative disease is
becoming clearer every day and yet we do little to nothing to
prevent this from occurring. Adding a serving of
FruiterraTM
to your daily regimen can help
decrease the risk of certain degenerative conditions that
research has shown to be directly related to free radicals.These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. |
