Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress 2

Last week we talked about free radicals, how they form, and the damage that they do. This week, we're going to discuss different herbs, spices, and supplements that will help you combat those free radicals!

But first.......

Where does oxidative stress come into play?

Oxidative stress is the term used when free radicals are injuring the body. Your body can have very little oxidative stress or lots of oxidative stress.  When you have lots of oxidative stress,  your DNA, cell walls, and other important tissues are constantly being bombarded by damaging free radicals.

Have you ever seen a rusted pipe?  Well that same reaction is happening, just inside our bodies. Gross!

Too much oxidative stress has been linked to diseases such as……

Besides trying to eat healthy, staying away from chemicals, and avoiding stressful situations, what are some easy ways to reduce your oxidative stress?

Herbs and spices that are especially good at boosting our body’s own free-radical destroying pathways…….

•Turmeric

•Resveratrol (found in coconut oil and grapes)

•Ginger

•Milk Thistle

•Green Tea

Enzymes that are good at boosting our free-radical destroying pathways (These can be found as supplements)……

•Glutathione Peroxidase

•Catalase

•SOD (Superoxide Dismutase)

In our office, we love using Turmero Active and Glutathione Recycler. Both of these products are from Apex Energetics and work wonders on the body!

However, many of these can easily be found at your local grocery store, and adding these herbs and spices into your food or diet is also highly beneficial!

-Dr. Samantha Boldt