Getting the right antioxidants
AN overwhelming volume of free radicals consistently attacks our bodies, either from external sources such as chemical pollutants, radiation, air pollutants or internal sources generated by our body via various metabolic processes. This causes damage to our cells if uncontrolled.
Numerous studies have proven that free radicals are 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. Our body naturally produces antioxidants to neutralise the free radicals, rendering them harmless to other cells.
Unfortunately, the antioxidants we produce are not enough to cover the myriad free radicals we are exposed to. Therefore, we have to constantly get it from our diet.
However, most of us do not get enough from our diets either. As such, health supplements are increasingly chosen as an alternative antioxidant source.
Natural astaxanthin: a powerful antioxidant
Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid antioxidant, which 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.
From a simple microalgal cell, Fuji Chemical, Japan has discovered AstaReal astaxanthin, manufacturing it under fully enclosed and controlled conditions and providing the best unpolluted source of astaxanthin for human consumption.
Most other antioxidants are depleted after neutralising free radicals, but astaxanthin remains intact and active. It is a pure antioxidant providing versatile protection against the harmful effects of toxins, smoking, UV radiation, alcohol and medications.
Unlike common antioxidants, astaxanthin also takes a step further by protecting the brain and nervous system from free radicals.
The largest organ in the body is skin, which is constantly exposed to free radicals, causing ageing signs such as furrows, fine lines and age spots.
Astaxanthin works as an internal sunscreen by absorbing UVB rays, protecting skin from UV damage and preventing premature ageing. It also improves skin suppleness, prevents skin moisture loss and inhibits collagen breakdown.
Glutathione: the master antioxidant
Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in the body, especially in the liver, due to its central role in detoxification by neutralising harmful substances for excretion from the body.
Glutathione stops melanin production, which causes pigmentation that darkens skin colour. It also protects skin collagen fibres from free radical damage, maintaining skin elasticity.
Glutathione plays a crucial role in the immune system by stimulating the natural killing ability of immune cells and stopping foreign invaders from attacking the body.
It also helps recycle other antioxidants such as vitamins 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.
Under conditions such as ageing, smoking, excessive alcohol intake and medication, the body’s glutathione levels are depleted, requiring additional supplementation to fight free radical damage.
Astaxanthin and glutathione is a novel antioxidant combination for those who wish to age gracefully from the inside out, have improved immunity and body detoxification and address irregular skin tone.
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