The Power of Antioxidants

Antioxidants are helpful on many

levels because they help the

body defend itself against

harmful free radicals. Because of

this, antioxidants help your body

both inside and out. With so

much pollution, carcinogens,

viruses, and bacteria to stand up

against, your body benefits from

the additional help obtained from

antioxidants.

Vine Vera has taken advantage of the useful properties of antioxidants by creating

their skin care products steeped in Resveratrol.

Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant, which is mostly found in red wine and red

grapes. Vine Vera Skin Care products are infused with Resveratrol.

The Power of Antioxidants

Simple Science Lesson on Antioxidants

Once you understand the science behind the free

radicals, it is easy to understand why foods and

products with antioxidants have become so popular.

Antioxidants work on a molecular level, so that is

where to begin. Remember that atoms have

neutrons, protons, and electrons. Electrons surround

the nucleus, playing a large part in determining how

an atom behaves and bonds to other molecules.

Free radicals occur when these

bonds split. Usually when bonds

split, both molecules come away

with the correct amount of

electrons to keep it stable.

Sometimes, however, when

weaker bonds break, free

radicals are born.

The unstable entities immediately attach the

surrounding molecules, trying to capture one of

their electrons. Once a free radical has stolen an

electron, the victim molecule becomes a free

radical and so on. If left unchecked, this chain

reaction can eventually damage a living cell.

ANTIOXIDANTS: THE BODY’S SUPERHERO

Although the body should be able to manage and offset a moderate amount of free radicals,

sometimes the free radical is too great and more antioxidants would help.

Antioxidants can give a free radical one of its own electrons without the risk of becoming a

free radical themselves. This puts a stop to the whole electron stealing chain reaction.

The End