There has been a vast amount of research in to the effects of a variety of nutrients in the prevention of cancer and heart disease. This article offers a brief precis of some of that research and illustrates the importance of those vitamins and minerals that offer protection against life’s most prevalent potentially fatal diseases. Antioxidants are specific nutrients that “scavenge” and help “mop up” harmful free radicals and they offer cheap and effective insurance against serious illness
Whenever Foodstate antioxidants have been compared to standard-form antioxidants, the Foodstate ones have always outperformed the competition. We have created a Multi-Antioxidant that contains the following nutrients:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Beta Carotene
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Coenzyme Q10
Vitamin C:
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids helps to strengthen arteries, blood vessels and capillaries. This vitamin with protective bioflavonoids is also known to inhibit the excess formation of a protein called Apoprotein (a), which is associated in various forms of cardiovascular diseases. Bioflavonoids act to strengthen capillaries and promote the function of Vitamin C
Foodstate Vitamin C has been demonstrated to reduce pre-cancerous colonic polps and colorectal carcinoma
Vitamin E:
This Food State formula Of Vitamin E has been demonstrated in research to be 4-5 times more bioavailable compared to the standard chemical form known as D-Alpha Tocopherol (also known as natural source vitamin E), which is the most common form of vitamin E supplement.
Vitamin E possesses antioxidant properties that can be helpful to heart health.
Vitamin E is necessary for cell protection from the damage caused by harmful free radicals Immune system: Vitamin E is necessary for normal immune system function.
Vitamin E has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of Prostate cancer
Beta Carotene
As Beta Carotene is a precursor of vitamin A found in plants and is enzymatically converted to vitamin A in the body as it is required
Beta Carotene is considered safer than taking Vitamin A because the body only converts the amount it needs at any point in time
Hence we do not have Vitamin A in any of our products – only Beta Carotene, the safe precursor
Beta Carotene that is not required to be converted into Vitamin A circulates in the blood, acting as a powerful anti-oxidant and free radical scavenger
Zinc:
This powerful antioxidant mineral helps to treat the common cold, flu, and helps prevent bacterial and viral diseases
Zinc helps enhance the health and appearance of skin by stimulating collagen, a protein that keeps the skin soft, supple and younger looking. Almost 20% of our zinc is stored in the skin
Our brain needs optimum zinc to improve memory, learning and mood. Zinc deficiency has been linked with anxiety and depression
Research has found that zinc can improve Sexual Performance. Because zinc is concentrated in the prostate gland, male impotence can be caused by zinc deficiency
Poor sense of taste is experienced this can be the result of zinc deficiency, increased sense of thirst can also be associated with a zinc deficiency
Body odour can result when there is a of Zinc deficiency
As a result of zinc deficiency the Nails may show white specks or nails that split easily may occur
Optimum zinc has been shown to be beneficial for many disturbances of the Digestive System
Zinc in the Diet: Surveys found that 70% of the adult population of western nations are deficient in zinc due to poor quality farm soil
Foodstate Zinc: In Peer reviewed studies the Foodstate Zinc was much more effective compared to chemical forms with 72% more absorbed into blood and 87% more retained in liver and excreted much more slowly demonstrating that the Food State Zinc is stored much more in body tissues than other forms of Zinc
Co-enzyme Q10: A powerful antioxidant that helps mop up toxins (free radicals) ing the cleansing. This formula includes bio-flavonoids, which may very well be short from food sources in the diet. The suggestion is to take one tablet three times daily for the first week then reduce to one tablet twice daily for a further twelve weeks. It should be remembered that anti-oxidants are powerful substances that mop up harmful free radicals and offer protection against harmful cancer cells. People with heart disease are often shown to be deficient in Co-enzyme Q10. Certain medications including Statins are known to diminish Co-Q10 reserves in the body
Selenium: Why is it so important?
Selenium is essential to the proper functioning of the immune system and boosts our defences and resistance to infection
It improves male fertility and prevents miscarriage
Low levels are associated with depression and other mental disorders
High levels help prevent cancer.
Deficient levels in the diet may even have played a role in the emergence of new strains of the flu virus in China and the crossing of the HIV virus from animals to man in Central Africa
At this point it should be mentioned that the chemical forms of Selenium, sodium selenite and L-selenomethionine will not perform at the same effective level as the foodstate Selenium, and these chemical varieties have toxicity concerns
Higher blood levels of selenium may reduce the incidence of skin cancer by about 60 per cent, according to a new study from Dutch and Australian researchers. Writing in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, the researchers report that the mineral was associated with reduced risks of both basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
At this point it should be mentioned that the chemical forms of Selenium, sodium selenite and L-selenomethionine will not perform at the same effective level as the foodstate Selenium, and these chemical varieties have toxicity concerns.
Higher blood levels of selenium may reduce the incidence of skin cancer by about 60 per cent, according to a new study from Dutch and Australian researchers. Writing in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, the researchers report that the mineral was associated with reduced risks of both basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Co-enzyme Q10:
A powerful antioxidant that helps mop up toxins (free radicals) ing the cleansing. This formula includes bio-flavonoids, which may very well be short from food sources in the diet. The suggestion is to take one tablet three times daily for the first week then reduce to one tablet twice daily for a further twelve weeks. It should be remembered that anti-oxidants are powerful substances that mop up harmful free radicals and offer protection against harmful cancer cells. Research shows that over 60% of people with cardiovascular problems are deficient in this enzyme. Certain medications including Statins are known to diminish Co-Q10 reserves in the body
Co-Q10 helps vitamin E be used more effectively within the body