What are free radicals? Why are they damaging to the human body? - by Newman Doo

Our body tissues are made up of cells.

Each cell is composed of many different types of molecules.

• Molecules consist of one or more atoms of one or more elements joined by chemical bonds.

An atom

• The number of protons (positively charged particles) in the atom nucleus determines the number of electrons (negatively charged particles) surrounding the atom.

Electrons

Electrons surround, or

"orbit" an atom in one or

more shells.

How is Free Radical Formed?

• When a electron is lost from an atom, an unstable free radical is formed.

Chain reaction of radical formation.

When the molecule loses

its electron, it becomes a

free radical, beginning a

chain reaction. Once the

process is started, it can

cascade.

How a cell is damaged.

Finally a living cell is

disrupted.

Causes of free radical formation-oxidative stress

Environmental factors

such as pollution,

radiation, cigarette

smoke and herbicides

also spawn free radicals.

Many drugs cause free radicals

• Drugs

adriamycin

bleomycin

mitomycin C

nitrofurantoin

chlorpromazine

Stress

The pressures common

in industrial societies can

trigger the body's stress

response. In turn, the

stress response creates

free radicals in

abundance.

Viruses and bacteria

• Sometimes the body immune system cells purposefully create free radicals to neutralize viruses and bacteria.

Sports

Oxygen, although

essential to life, is the

source of the potentially

damaging free radicals.

Endurance exercise can

increase oxygen

utilization from 10 to 20

times over the resting

state.

Damages of free radicals

Free radicals may lead to

health problems such as• skin aging• heart disease• cataracts• cancer• arthritis• diabetes

Skin aging

Free radical damage

causes wrinkles by

breaking down skin

collagen, elastin and

other proteins in the skin.

Free radicals and heart disease

• Free radicals cause damage to individual cells within the arteries.

Oxidized LDL(low density lipoprotein)

LDL itself is harmless.

Only when oxidized--

that is, does LDL

cause the arterial

hardening and clogging

that lay the groundwork

for heart attack and

stroke.

Free radicals and cancer

Free radicals damage

DNA causing tumor

initiation, promotion &

conversion .

Cataract

• A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.

• Free radicals is a major cause of cataract formation.

Arthritis is believed to be a disease stemming from an attack of ourown T-Cells on our joint membranes and fluids. The T-cells makedeadly free radicals to use in attacking enemies like bacteria, viruses,and cancer cells. But when the T-cells make mistakes and attack ourown cells, they use the damaging free radicals on us. In arthritis, thechemically reactive free radicals damage the joint membranes and lubricants, resulting in the pain and limited mobility of arthritis.

Arthritis

Diabetes

Free radicals damage

insulin-producing “beta

cells” in the pancreas

causing diabetes.

How Antioxidants May Prevent Against Free Radical Damage

An antioxidant can neutralize a free radical by

donating one of its electrons without

jeopardizing its own chemical stability.

It is a free radical scavenger and

prevents cell damage.

An electron circuit to prevent oxidation of cell membrane byantioxidants OPC, Vitamin C & E.

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bark, isoflavonoids, bilberry and grape seed extract are the strongest known antioxidants.

• 20 – 50 times more effective than vitamin C and vitamin E respectively, at neutralizing oxygen radicals

•Improves skin smoothness & elasticity•Strengthens capillaries, arteries and veins•Improves circulation and enhances cell vitality•Reduces capillary fragility and improves resistance to bruising and strokes•Reduces the risks of phlebitis(a clot in the vein)•Reduces edema and selling in the legs•Reduces varicose veins•Reduces restless legs syndrome•Improves visual acuity•Helps improve sluggish memory•Reduces the effects of stress•Improves joint flexibility and reduces inflammation caused by arthritis and sports injuries

Administration of OPC-3 Dosage

• Take on an empty stomach and wait 10-15 minutes before eating or drinking.

• Loading dose – For the 1st 7 days, take 1 white capful per every 75 pounds of body weight. OPC-3 is non-toxic.

• Those with physical challenges, continue the loading dose for up to 30 days before shifting to a maintenance dose.

• For preventative health measures, a maintenance dose is considered to be 1-2 capfuls of OPC-3.

• I white capful contains 75 mg of active OPC and 50 mg of bioflavonoids.

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