Most chronic health issues have their roots in
tissue damage caused by free radicals.
Not exact matches
The antioxidants in AppleActiv play an important role in neutralizing oxidative
damage caused by free radicals, repairing
damage and protecting the normal functioning of cells and
tissues.
Flavonoids help maintain a healthy collagen structure
by (1) decreasing blood vessel permeability, thereby decreasing the influx of inflammatory mediators into areas of
damage; (2) preventing
free radical damage by means of their potent antioxidant properties; (3) inhibiting
damage to collagen
tissue caused by enzymes that break down collagen; (4) inhibiting the release of inflammatory chemicals; and (5) reinforcing the natural cross-linking of collagen fibers to make them stronger.
Free radicals are
caused by many things, including chemicals and toxins in our food and environment, and they are responsible for aging,
tissue damage and deterioration of the body.
The antioxidants, such as those found in green peas and broccoli, may protect against
tissue damage around the joints
caused by free radicals.
Like the other antioxidant vitamins discussed above, vitamin E prevents
tissue damage of the thyroid gland which can be
caused by free radicals especially the reactive oxygen species formed from lipid peroxidation.
Vitamin E is especially important in protecting your body
tissue from
damage caused by free radicals.
Aging,
tissue degeneration, and skin changes may be brought about
by the
damage that
free radicals cause to cells unprotected
by antioxidant nutrients in the body.
The depletion of antioxidants
caused by free radicals can
damage all sorts of
tissues, particularly your eye cells which are necessary for proper vision.
Polyphenols are chemicals that protect cells and body chemicals against
damage caused by free radicals, which are reactive atoms that contribute to
tissue damage in the body.