A. Free radicals are oxygen molecules in our bodies that have lost an electron, are highly toxic and can cause cell and tissue damage through oxidation just as rust on your car. A. Antioxidants are nature's remedy for protecting our cells and tissue from the effects of free radicals. Antioxidants act as scavengers and react and destroy free radicals, protecting us against disease and degeneration. Proper nutrition and digestion are very important in our body's fight against free radical damage and premature aging. Nutrients must be absorbed to build a strong, healthy body.
Proper digestion is vital for nutrient absorption.
To achieve proper digestion, the body is dependent upon enzymes and beneficial intestinal bacteria. A healthy intestinal flora is essential for digestion and utili- zation of many nutrients. Undigested foods can remain in our sys- tem resulting in toxicity that poisons our bodies. A. Enzymes are protein molecules that perform the breakdown of food into smaller particles in order to pass through cell membranes and into the bloodstream to provide nourishment and energy. Our very life is dependent upon the action of enzymes.