The Antioxidant Myth

You have probably heard by now the importance of getting antioxidants in our diets in order to fight off free radicals that can damage healthy cells, lower our immune system, and speed up the aging affect. Most likely, you are also aware that foods such as berries, vegetables, dark chocolate, and nuts & lean meat all contain antioxidants and are important additions in our diet. You may not, however, know that you will not be able to get the amount of antioxidants you need during the day to combat the excessive amount of oxidative stress our bodies go through simply through eating berries and leafy greens for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The idea that you will be able to reverse the signs of aging, stop damage to your internal systems, and combat oxidative stress by simply eating foods high in antioxidants is just a myth. While some is better than none, to truly combat the negative effects of oxidative stress, you will need to add a supplement to your diet of foods rich in antioxidants.

Some antioxidants include Vitamin E which can be found in nuts and vegetable oils, Vitamin C which can be found in broccoli, strawberries, and oranges, Carotenoids which can be found in peaches and sweet potatoes, Glutathione which can be found in whey protein and asparagus, Polyphenols which is found in nearly all fruits and berries, Selenium which can be found in oats, beef, and brown rice, and finally Zinc, which can be found in red meat, and some nuts. What is not specifically mentioned is that they do not contain the amount of antioxidants necessary to give you the best affects against oxidative stress.

It's important to note that recent studies have noted that some of the antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E, do not actually provide much antioxidant protection and may even cause damaging free radicals in your system. By adding a supplement, such as Protandim, into your diet, you will be able to get the proper and adequate amount of antioxidant protection by stimulating the production of your body's own antioxidant enzymes. This particular supplement uses Nrf2 activation to regulate and stimulate the production of the "survival gene" which enables healthy cells to survive and flourish even in the face of oxidative stress.

In conclusion, while it is important to add foods like berries, leafy greens, and lean meats into your daily diet, you will never get the adequate amount of antioxidant protection by doing this alone. Consider adding a supplement that will add to the production of your body's production of antioxidants.

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