Oxidative Stress

• Oxidative stress is a condition characterized by an imbalance between pro-oxidants & antioxidants within the body.
• It has been linked to the aging process.
• There is a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests that a diet high in fruits & vegetables helps prevent oxidative stress.
• The chemicals in fruits & vegetables that are thought to be responsible in helping to prevent oxidative stress are called antioxidants. These antioxidants neutralize free radicals that are formed through stress & normal metabolism of our cells.
• In our modern diet, we eat insufficient quantities of vine-ripened fruits & vegetables.
• We do not absorb the necessary amounts of antioxidants to quench these free radicals produced through stress & normal metabolism.
• We must supplement our diets with the proper antioxidants in a quantity sufficient enough to neutralize the free radicals & prevent damage to our cells.
• The proper antioxidant supplement should closely resemble food.