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Antioxidants are essential to the body because of their role in neutralising potentially dangerous rogue molecules called free-radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules generated, in part, by pollution, cigarette smoke, pesticides, radiation and certain drugs. Because they are volatile they can cause harmful chain reactions which are capable of damaging cells, arteries and genetic material. There is extensive evidence to implicate free radicals in the development of degenerative disease and premature aging.
Thompson’s ANTIOXIDANT ACE contains Vitamins and Minerals with proven antioxidant properties such as natural mixed carotenoids and Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Selenium and Zinc. These nutrients are considered the first line of defence against lipid peroxidation, protecting cell membranes at an early stage of free radical attack through its free radical-scavenging activity. ANTIOXIDANT ACE features the latest in free radical scavenging nutrients: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Quercetin, and special plant based antioxidants Lycopene and Grapeseeds Procyanidins (PCO’s).
ALA is an essential coenzyme factor in the production of energy and a powerful antioxidant. ALA is known as the ‘universal antioxidant’ because being both water and fat soluble it is able to reach every body tissue to combat oxidative stress.
Along with the other mixed carotenoids Lycopene, derived from tomatoes, is an effective antioxidant nutrient that may aid wellbeing.
The potential of the flavonoids Quercetin and Grapeseeds PCO’s stems from their ability to help manage inflammation, and the release of histamine (which causes allergy symptoms such as congestion), fight free radicals, assist immunity, and aid circulatory health
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