The third part of a 3 part series reviewing the benefits of antioxidant health in the prevention of disease and maintenance of a natural health state.

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The Benefits of
Antioxidant Health: Part
III
it’s a powerful, natural antioxidant that scavenges free
The Benefits of Antioxidant radicals. Curcumin also has a long history of being
Health: Part III | used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, and has been
shown to possibly help fight infections, some cancers,
The Benefits of Antioxidant reduce inflammation, and treat digestive problems.[2]
Recommended daily dose, according to the University
Health: Part III of Maryland Medical Center:
o Cut root 1.5-3 grams/day
In the “The Benefits of Antioxidant Health: Part I” I o Dried, powdered root 1-3 grams/day
discuss free radicals and the antioxidant vitamins, while o Standardized powder (curcumin): 400-600 mg, 3
in “The Benefits of Antioxidant Health: Part II”, I review times/day
the antioxidants glutathione, Coenzyme Q10, and Selenium
as. In this edition of Part III, I would like to continue o Fluid extract (1:1): 30-90 drops/day
with my investigation of different natural antioxidants, their o Tincture (1:2): 15-30 drops, 4 times/day
presence in nature, and their role in natural health and body
detoxification.
• Alpha lipoic acid and its associated antioxidant health— • Quercetin and its associated antioxidant health—found
Found in foods such as red meat, organ meat (especially in many fruits, flowers, and vegetables, it is a plant
the liver), pigment, known as a flavonoid, that gives plants their
Alpha lipoic acid, found in brewer’s yeast, is an colors. It is especially found in citrus fruits, apples,
excellent way to increase one’s own antioxidant health, onions, parsely, sage tea, red wine, olive
natural health state, and body detoxification process.
yeast, and most prominently brewer’s yeast.[1]According
to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it is also a
natural antioxidant that is made by the body and found
in every cell. In a healthy person, it is found in already
sufficient amounts. In terms of body detoxification
and natural health, it is both fat and water soluble,
meaning that as an antioxidant, it can work throughout
the body, and quench free radicals. It may also help Quercetin can be found in many kinds of berries,
regenerate other natural antioxidants, and in addition, and is another way to increase antioxidant
helps turn glucose into energy. For those who are not in health, maintain one’s own natural health
a healthy state, and need additional natural antioxidant state, and help with body detoxification.
health and a boost in their alpha lipoic acid supply, the
recommended daily dose, according to the University of oil, grapes, dark cherries, blueberries, black berries,
Maryland Medical Center, is: 20-50 mg/day for general and bilberries[3]. Just like other flavonoids, quercetin
antioxidant support, and 800 mg/day in divided doses, assists in body detoxification and natural health by
for diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. neutralizing free radicals, and helping to reduce and
prevent the damage they cause. In addition to its natural
• Curcumin (found in Turmeric), and its associated antioxidant properties, it also acts like an antihistamine
antioxidant health—Found in turmeric, and used in and anti-inflammatory, and may help protect against
Indian food to give it its curry flavor and yellow color, heart disease and cancer. Recommended daily dose,
it is also used to color mustard, butter, and cheese. Its according to the University of Maryland Medical
role in body detoxification and natural health is that
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Center, varies according to the condition being
treated. Although generally considered safe, it
is reported that at doses greater than 1gram/day,
kidney damage has resulted.
• Grape seed extract and its associated antioxidant
health—Found in none other than…grape seeds! In
regards to body detoxification and natural health,
grape seed extract substantially increases one’s own
natural antioxidant levels precisely because it is
made of antioxidants. It consists of: vitamin
E, flavonoids, linoleic acid, and substances called
oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPC). By
increasing one’s own natural antioxidant levels, one
is assisting the body to destroy free radicals as well
as prevent and reduce future cellular damage. Grape
seed extract, along with grapes in general, have been
associated with a multitude of health benefits. In
addition to the antioxidant health incurred, grape seed
extract is particularly helpful in treating chronic venous
insufficiency and edema. It may also help in preventing
certain types of cancer.[4] Recommended daily dose,
according to the University of Maryland Medical Center
is to speak to a knowledgeable provider to find the right
dose appropriate for your issue. It is also stated to look
for grape seed products that are standardized to 40-80
% proanthocyanidins, or an OPC content of not less than
95%.
Lastly, when consuming food products as a source of natural
antioxidants and other nutrients, it is best to eat foods such as
fruits and vegetables raw, or just slightly steamed, so as not to
lose their health benefits.
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[1] Ehrlich, S., NMD. (April 3, 2011). Alpha-lipoic
Acid. Retrieved February 4, 2013, from http:// http://
www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/alpha-lipoic-000285.htm
[2] Ehrlich, S., NMD. (May 4, 2011). Turmeric.
Retrieved February 4, 2013, from http://www.umm.edu/
altmed/articles/turmeric-000277.htm
[3] Ehrlich, S., NMD. (June 17, 2011). Quercetin.
Retrieved February 4, 2013, from http://www.umm.edu/
altmed/articles/quercetin-000322.htm
[4] Ehrlich, S., NMD. (January 25, 2011). Grape Seed.
Retrieved February 4, 2013, from http://www.umm.edu/
altmed/articles/grape-seed-000254.htm
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