Antioxidants can protect against the cell damage that free radicals cause, known as oxidative stress.
Activities and processes that can lead to oxidative stress include:
- mitochondrial activity
- excessive exercise
- tissue trauma, due to inflammation and injury
- ischemia and reperfusion damage
- consumption of certain foods, especially refined and processed foods, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, and certain dyes and additives
smoking
- environmental pollution
- radiation
- exposure to chemicals, such as pesticides and drugs, including chemotherapy
- industrial solvents
- ozone
It is used to develop immune system. It also prevents aging.
It prevent certain types of cancer and Vitamin/mineral deficiency.
Generally, this preparation is well-tolerated.
- Diarrhea may occasionally occur during treatment with beta carotene
- The skin may assume a slightly yellow discoloration.
- The side-effects of vitamin A are reversible.
- Vitamin C and vitamin E may cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal disturbances.