Vitamins and Minerals

Here is a list of vitamins and minerals with thumb nail descriptions of benefits. They will be expanded on from time to time.

Alpha Lipoic Acid to combat free radicals … with a unique ability to fight free radicals in both the fatty and water areas of cells, alpha lipoic acid can help lower your risk of atherosclerosis, lung disease, and neurological orders.

Antioxidants protect every cell, tissue and organ in your body – keeping them healthier, longer. When you leave a half eaten apple out it turns brown due to a process called oxidation. This quickens the process of deterioration of foods. The same deteriorating oxidation process happens in your body. Antioxidants fight this process and thus lengthen the life span. Give your cells the right antioxidant protection and your body will last years – even decades – longer.

Beta-Carotene to see more clearly … in addition to preventing age-related vision loss, beta-carotene strengthens your immune system while reducing your risk of lung and breast cancer.

Boron to ease joint pain … an important trace mineral, boron can reduce joint pain and inflammation by inhibiting the production of inflammatory enzymes. But because farming and ranching practices have depleted boron from the soil, you don’t get enough of it in your diet so you need to supplement it in your diet.

Resveratrol activates proteins in your body known as sirtuins. In a Harvard Medical School study, resveratrol increased the survival rate of human cells after being exposed to DNA-damaging radiation. Research shows it can also protect you from embarrassing “senior moments” caused by Alzheimer’s. It protects the brain from free radicals believed to start the process of cognitive decline and keeps brain cells alive. It’s more potent when taken in combination with other antioxidants and vitamins and minerals supplements. You can get reservatrol from red grapes, blueberries and cranberries

Selenium for cancer protection … numerous studies conclude that high selenium intake protects against cancer and other degenerative diseases. Processing and cooking both deplete the selenium in food, so there is a need to supplement

Vitamin B1 for improved circulation … also known as thiamine, B1 aids in both blood formation and brain function.

Vitamin C to fight cancer and infection … by protecting telomeres, vitamin C actually slows aging

Vitamin E for a healthy heart … vitamin E can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of cardiac illness and cancer

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