What are Antioxidants?
There are many different kinds of antioxidants and they work together to help fight the harmful effects of free radicals. Our bodies produce some antioxidants and other important antioxidants are consumed in our diets. All of these antioxidants work together to form a powerful defense system to support good health.
Antioxidants can actually capture or neutralize free radicals and therefore stop the chain reaction. One of the most powerful classes of antioxidants is carotenoids. Carotenoid antioxidants break the chain reactions of free radical damage. "Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of effectiveness from randomized trials, it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements." Journal of the American Medical Association, June, 2002.
That's why it's important to get tested and know your Level of Lipid Peroxides. AntiOxidantCheck was specifically developed to test your level of lipid peroxides. Lipid peroxides are fats that have been damaged by excess free radical activity. Measuring their levels indicates whether your body is getting enough antioxidants to protect itself from free radical damage. If your level is average or high, you can take steps to lower it by eating properly and by taking supplements. By supplementing your diet rich in plant foods with a high potency multiple vitamin and mineral formula, and taking some additional antioxidants such as Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) you will provide your body with the greatest protection against free radical damage.