Entries tagged as antioxidants

The immune system is sometimes an overlooked component of the body. Without it, we would be suffering from allergies and headaches practically every minute of the day. Not taking care of it can even be fatal at times.

As people get older and enter the midlife stage, they need to realize that some of the protective bodily functions are not the same as they were twenty years ago. Needless to say, if you want your body to keep doing the things you want it to, you must take good care of your immune system.

The human body is almost always under attack from various bacteria, parasites and other pathogens. They number in the trillions! So how do you suppose the immune system works to defend against these?   Continue reading...

It is a very popular notion that antioxidants play a significant role in reducing the risk of cancer. They do so by eliminating free radicals. Free radicals are the cells that have "gone out of control" and therefore, damage to the good cells.

A side effect of the damage to good cells is aging. Free radicals have been proven to directly impact a person's aging process. In fact they contribute significantly to premature aging.

The question now is--is it too late for antiaging therapy?   Continue reading...