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Antioxidant ≠ Antioxidant! Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. There are direct (fruits, juices, supplements) and indirect (enzymes SOD & CAT). Free radicals are produced in the body's own cells. Antioxidants are therefore needed in cells, which can only be achieved by indirect ones. So the focus should always be on increasing the indirect ones.
Why you should increase both nevertheless
Direct antioxidants, such as those found in fruits, juices, and supplements, are molecules that can directly neutralize free radicals. These antioxidants include vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids.
Indirect antioxidants, such as enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), work by helping to neutralize free radicals before they form or by repairing damage caused by free radicals. These enzymes are produced naturally by the body.
Both direct and indirect antioxidants are important for maintaining cellular health and preventing damage caused by free radicals. Direct antioxidants can neutralize free radicals directly and also can help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Indirect antioxidants can help to neutralize free radicals before they form and also can help to repair damage caused by free radicals. It is important to have a balance of both types of antioxidants in the body, as they work together to protect cells and maintain overall health.
How to increase direct ones:
How to increase the indirect ones (SOD & CAT):
My problem with supplements:
Why you should increase both nevertheless
Direct antioxidants, such as those found in fruits, juices, and supplements, are molecules that can directly neutralize free radicals. These antioxidants include vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids.
Indirect antioxidants, such as enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), work by helping to neutralize free radicals before they form or by repairing damage caused by free radicals. These enzymes are produced naturally by the body.
Both direct and indirect antioxidants are important for maintaining cellular health and preventing damage caused by free radicals. Direct antioxidants can neutralize free radicals directly and also can help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Indirect antioxidants can help to neutralize free radicals before they form and also can help to repair damage caused by free radicals. It is important to have a balance of both types of antioxidants in the body, as they work together to protect cells and maintain overall health.
How to increase direct ones:
- Diet: Eat Fruits and vegetables who are high in vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids, which are all direct antioxidants
- Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can deplete the levels of direct antioxidants in the body.
- Exercise: Regular physical activity can increase the levels of direct antioxidants in the body by reducing the production of free radicals and enhancing the antioxidant defense system
- Sun exposure: exposure to sunlight can help the body to produce vitamin D, a direct antioxidant. Just dont overdo it.
How to increase the indirect ones (SOD & CAT):
- Diet: Eating a diet rich in fruits and especially meat (liver/brain) can increase the levels of SOD and CAT in the body
- Exercise: Regular physical activity has been shown to increase the levels of SOD and CAT in the body. Exercise can also help to reduce the production of free radicals
- Stress management: Chronic stress can lead to an increase in free radical production and a decrease in the levels of SOD and CAT. Managing stress through techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing can help to reduce stress levels and boost antioxidant levels
My problem with supplements:
- Absorption: From natural sources, such as fruits and vegetables, are often better absorbed by the body than those from supplements. This is because the antioxidants in natural sources are typically combined with other beneficial compounds and nutrients that can help with their absorption
- Interaction with other compounds: Antioxidants in natural sources, such as fruits and vegetables, also interact with other beneficial compounds and nutrients that can enhance their effectiveness. This is not the case with supplements, which may contain only one antioxidant
- Natural balance: Fruits and vegetables contain a wide variety of antioxidants, which work together to provide maximum benefits. Taking a single antioxidant supplement wont not provide the same level of protection as consuming a variety of antioxidants through natural sources
- Dosage: Taking too much antioxidant supplement can lead to toxicity
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