ANTIOXIDANT
MOHD HAFIZ BIN TAJUDDIN
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DEFINITION
A substance that prevents damage caused by oxidation which occurs naturally during metabolism and free radicals known as reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS is an umbrella term that includes both free radicals and other chemicals that, while not technically radicals, are damaging to the body.
WHAT ANTIOXIDANT DO?
Ø Protect key cell components from damage
Ø Protect from Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).
Ø Protect us from cancer
Ø Prevent from diabetics
Ø Protect from damaging our body
Ø Protecting the our skin
WHO NEED ANTIOXIDANT?
For optimum health, each one of us needs a continual supply of antioxidants.
SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANT?
VITAMIN = A, C, E, D
MINERAL = Iodine and calcium
Nutritionist recommends four to five servings of vegetables every day for optimum health. It is understandable if this seems a bit much, but it requires that amount of fresh fruits and vegetables to supply most antioxidant requirements.
THE GOOD OF ANTIOXIDANT?
Ø Improve joint flexibility
Ø Improve skin smoothness
Ø Hair become more healthier
Ø Stronger nails
Ø Become more beauty
Ø Reduced allergic reactions
Ø Increasing strength and endurance
Ø Sunburn protection
Ø Stronger bones
Ø Protecting and enhancing eye health.
LACK OF ANTIOXIDANT CAN CAUSE
Ø Cancer
Ø Strokes
Ø Cataracts
Ø Premature aging
Ø Arthritis
Ø Cardiovascular disease
Ø Parkinson disease
Ø Alzheimer disease
TIPS
If you want our body always protect by antioxidant, you must keep away from:
Ø Drugs
Ø Smog
Ø Pesticide
Ø Chemical Pollutions
Ø UV Lights
Ø Cigarette Smoke
ALWAYS
Ø Exercise regularly
Ø Eating Properly
Ø Have a healthy lifestyle
Ø Managing Stress