The right antioxidants to age gracefully
AN overwhelming volume of free radicals consistently attack our bodies either from external sources such as chemical pollutants, radiation, air pollutants or from internal sources generated by our body via various metabolic processes.
This causes damage to cells if uncontrolled.
Numerous studies have proven that free radicals have been linked to major diseases such as heart diseases, arthritis and cancer.
Antioxidant is the only substance that can stop free radicals from causing cellular damage.
The body naturally produces antioxidants to neutralise the free radicals, rendering them harmless to other cells.
Unfortunately, antioxidants produced by the body are not enough to cover the myriad of free radicals that we are exposed to.
We have to constantly get it from the diet, but sadly, most of us do not get enough.
For that, health supplements are increasingly chosen as an alternative antioxidant source.
Natural astaxanthin – Mother Nature’s powerful antioxidant
Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid antioxidant that exhibits potent antioxidant activities due to its unique molecular structure that makes it much stronger than other antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E.
The simple microalgal cell discovered by Fuji Chemical, Japan has astaxanthin manufactured under fully enclosed and controlled conditions and provides the best, unpolluted source for human consumption.
Most other antioxidants are depleted after they have neutralised free radicals, but astaxanthin remains intact and active.
That makes astaxanthin a pure antioxidant providing versatile antioxidant protection against different harmful effects of toxins and other free radicals.
Unlike common antioxidants, astaxanthin also takes a step further by protecting the brain and nervous system from free radicals.
Our largest organ – the skin – is constantly exposed to free radicals causing ageing signs such as wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.
Astaxanthin works as an internal sunscreen by absorbing UVBrays and protects the skin from UV damage, preventing premature ageing signs.
Besides this, astaxanthin also improves skin elasticity, preventing skin moisture loss and inhibits collagen break down.
Glutathione – master antioxidant, detoxification agent
Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in the human body especially in the liver because of its central role in detoxification by neutralising harmful substances into harmless substances for excretion from the body.
Glutathione stops melanin production, which is the pigmentation that darkens skin colour.
It also protects our skin collagen fibres from free radical damage, maintaining skin elasticity.
Glutathione plays crucial roles in our immune system by stimulating the natural killing ability of immune cells, eliminating foreign invaders from attacking our body.
It also helps recycle other antioxidants such as vitamin C and E.
Therefore, it is called the “master antioxidant”.
Setria glutathione is one of the purest and most natural sources of glutathione available produced by Kyowa Hakko, Japan.
However, under conditions such as ageing, smoking, excessive alcohol intake and medication, our body’s glutathione levels are depleted, requiring additional supplementation to fight free radical damage.
Astaxanthin and glutathione together present a novel antioxidant combination for those who wish to age gracefully, improve immunity, detox the body and correct irregular skin tone.
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