Today, almost everyone has heard of antioxidants. But apart from superficial information, most cannot give a clear answer to questions about what it is and what is their benefit to the body.
When people eat food, there is a transformation of food into energy. In the process of this transformation, special radicals are produced, which scientists call Oxidants. This name of the molecule was not even accidental, because such compounds are scraps of molecules that have unpaired electrons. Those who want to connect with everything possible that comes across the path in the body. Therefore, oxidants received the second name oxidizing agents.
Oxidants can do both harm and good to people. Their benefit is that, for example, these molecules help fight certain fungal viruses. But you need to take into account the fact that in this case you need to know when to stop, otherwise a strong deviation from the norms of the content of these radicals in the body can significantly affect health.
Bad habits, stressful situations and many other factors can cause interruptions in optimal circulation and the production of oxidants in the body. The harm of these, on the one hand, harmless molecules, is the destruction of cell membranes, which, as is known from the course of biology, perform the protective function of cells. They can also make changes in DNA codes, thereby causing mutations in the body.
Also, oxidants are sometimes the causes of strokes, as well as even aging, as evidenced by numerous experiments. Oxidants can bind a couple of molecules together, which is why they can no longer interact with the body in the right direction. If oxidants have such an effect on the skin, pigmentation spots will appear, for example. Such radicals are especially dangerous for the male body.
There are many antioxidants in vitamins A, C, E, so these groups of vitamins should be consumed in sufficient quantities. There are even antioxidants in the form of trace minerals. These include, for example, zinc, selenium. In addition, there are plant-based antioxidants. For example, a large amount of them contains green tea, tree bark.
Most scientists today are inclined to believe that the human body itself can produce the required amount of antioxidants. However, for example, in an elderly organism, this ability decreases. In such cases, it is worth remembering the rules of a healthy lifestyle.
