Furthermore,
while sunscreens are touted for their ability to
protect the skin
against sun - induced aging, octinoxate may actually be a culprit for premature aging since it generates
free radicals that can
damage skin and cells.
Vitamin A is necessary for growth, immunity, steroid production, sperm production in males, prevention of spontaneous abortion in females, and proper prenatal development.45 Vitamin A appears to aid in the utilization of dietary protein, and, even though androgens are used as promoters of prostate cancer, vitamin A both boosts androgen production and powerfully inhibits prostate cancer.48 Vitamin A-rich foods like raw liver juice have been successfully used to treat cancer, 49 and concentrated doses of naturally occurring all - trans retinoic acid, the active hormone form of vitamin A, are currently used as a highly successful treatment for leukemia.50 Vitamin A appears to
protect against and be depleted in inflammatory conditions.51 Vitamin A also
protects against environmental toxins, and
protects against free radical damage: cod liver oil, in fact, because of its vitamin A content, is the only source of essential fatty acids that can lower levels of harmful,
free -
radical lipid peroxides,
while all other sources of essential fatty acids raise lipid peroxides.45
Taste of the wild dog foods are loaded with natural sources for antioxidants (like apples, blueberries, and raspberries) which help to
protect your dog
against the
damages of
free -
radicals,
while also boosting his immune system.