Antioxidants.. why do we need them?

I’m sure that we all have heard this a million times: eat your veggies and fruits; they’ll keep us strong and healthy. They are absolutely right! We need it to replenish our antioxidant intakes.

Plants produce antioxidants to protect themselves against irreparable oxidative damage from UV light from the sun during photosynthesis process. These antioxidants like polyphenols, carotenoids, xanthophylls and others are what we commonly absorb into our body and use to protect our organs from free radicals.

But why is it important for us to protect ourselves from free radicals?

Free radicals cause oxidative stress which can alter lipids, proteins and our DNA which trigger a number of diseases like cancers. They steal electrons from our cells, hence causing damage our healthy cells and tissues. This is why medical experts suggested incorporating high antioxidant fruits and vegetables in our diet to maintain our health. It will donate electrons to free radicals to stabilize them, hence protecting our cells and organ from oxidative damage.

But when we’re always on-the-go, sometimes it can be hard to keep track of our diet. This is where PhytoCrack from Dr Nabisar can come in handy for a boost of antioxidant in your system to protect your body from oxidative stress.