How are free radicals produced?
Free radicals are very destructive and lead to the oxidation of lipids, proteins, DNA, and mitochondria throughout the body.
Free radicals are produces when an oxygen molecule (usually) has an unpaired electron. These molecules damage other molecules that they come in contact with. The body has a system in place to combat these free radicals, the only problem is that the body is less and less efficient as we age and our bodies are usually overwhelmed past the point of what it is capable of dealing with without help.
The below list of antioxidants that combat free radicals are all very good antioxidants and when combined together make very powerful and synergistic formulas to keep your skin looking young and healthy. These antioxidants are wonderful for the skin because they neutralize/destroy the free radicals that are roaming around in the body destroying your skin tissue.
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- Ginger
- Grape Seed Extract
- Green Tea Extract
- Selenium
- Tocotrienols
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Bioflavonoids
- Lycopene
A favorite is Alpha Lipoic Acid. Taking a supplement containing Alpha Lipoic Acid is one very powerful way to improve the skin because Alpha Lipoic Acid helps inhibit harmful glycation which occurs when we have too much sugar in our blood because the excess sugar cross-links with protein. This destroys the function of many enzymes and results in damaged facial tissue, and saggy wrinkled skin. Rather, Alpha Lipoic Acid sends the sugar to the mitochondria in muscle cells so that it can be utilized as energy.
Alpha Lipoic Acid's other benefits:
- Is a powerful fat and water soluble antioxidant – this is essential to combat aging
- Supports the Nervous system
- Helps regulate blood sugar
- Helps increase energy production
The best way to take Alpha Lipoic Acid is in its powder form inside of two-piece capsules. In this way it is best absorbed and utilized in the body.
