ALA is unique because it supports the body's free
radical scavenging systems and can function in both water and fat environments.
Not exact matches
More than that, we need compounds from colourful pigments in plants so that our immune
systems can work effectively, our gut bacteria have the resources they need to work on our behalf and to
scavenge and neutralise free
radicals produced through the body's normal activity.
That means astaxanthin can
scavenge free
radicals and singlet oxygen in your brain, eyes, joints and central nervous
system in ways ordinary antioxidants simply can't.
Although there are several enzyme
systems within the body that
scavenge free
radicals, the principle micronutrient (vitamin) antioxidants are vitamin E, beta - carotene, and vitamin C. Additionally, selenium, a trace metal that is required for proper function of one of the body's antioxidant enzyme
systems, is sometimes included in this category.»
Olive Leaf delivers powerful free
radical scavenging ability, helping to maintain a healthy cardiovascular
system and assist normal heart function.
* Ascorbate is involved in many other vital functions such as the mobilization of iron, competence of the immune
system, and as an antioxidant for
scavenging of reactive free
radicals.
These free
radicals (such as: superoxide, hydroxyl
radical, and peroxynitrite) are controlled by antioxidant
systems and when these
systems can't cope with the amount of free
radicals produced these free
radicals scavenge for electrons from proteins, cell membranes, and DNA.
Melatonin is important for the proper functioning of your immune
system,
scavenging free
radicals, reducing inflammation, and helping your body to rid itself of cancer cells; multiple studies point to the role of melatonin in protecting you from multiple types of cancer, including breast cancer
Mechanisms underlying these effects may include free -
radical scavenging effects, immune
system modulation, brain neurotransmitter modulation, and hormonal effects.