Live a Healthier Life by Increasing Your Antioxidant Intake

If you are looking for a way to improve your overall level of health, Increasing Your Antioxidant Intake into your diet is a great way to start. While you can certainly get antioxidants from eating the right foods, you can also give your body an added boost by including supplements with antioxidant properties as part of your diet. 

What are Antioxidants?

Antioxidants are substances that have the ability to slow down or even prevent damage to your cells caused by substances known as free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that your body produces in response to environmental factors and other pressures placed upon your body.

How are Antioxidants Naturally Obtained?

Certain plant-based foods are believed to be high in antioxidants. Some examples include:

• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Cumin
• Dried Fruit (but best with no added salt or sugar)
• Fruits (especially berries)
• Ginger
• Green Tea
• Matcha Tea
• Nuts (especially Brazil nuts)
• Oregano
• Seeds (especially sunflower seeds)
• Tumeric
• Vegetables (especially green vegetables, such as kale)

Adding more of these foods to your diet can serve as a natural way to boost your body’s system to help it fight against free radicals.

How Can I Further Increasing Your Antioxidant Intake in My System?

To further increase the amount of antioxidants in your system, you can take certain supplements with known antioxidant properties. Vitamins and minerals with recognized antioxidant properties include:

• Beta-Carotene
• Lutein
• Lycopene
• Manganese
• Selenium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Zeaxanthin

You can choose to take individual supplements of these vitamins and minerals or you can take a multi-vitamin such as Multi-Essentials from Prolean Wellness. With its broad spectrum of nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin E, bet carotene, selenium, zinc and trace elements, Multi-Essentials is able to provide antioxidant protection that works synergistically to maintain consistent levels of antioxidant activity. Contact us today to learn more!