Antioxidants are substances and/or nutrients that can prevent or correct cellular damage from oxidative processes collectively called free radicals. In chemistry free radicals are atoms that have unpaired electrons on an open shell configuration and are capable of independent existence.
Basically, free radicals are unstable molecules that steal electrons from neighboring molecules to stabilize themselves.
There [...]
Antioxidants or Phytochemicals are those hidden substances in fruit and vegetables that make them good for you. They are part of the plants arsenal for defense. Plants produce these substances to defend themselves against viruses’ fungi and bacteria.
Near 1000 different phytochemicals have been found to date and with many more still to be discovered.
The term [...]
Enzymes are complex proteins that act as catalysts in almost all biochemical reactions in the body to make life possible. They first came to the attention of biochemist 80 years ago and less than 100 were identified.
Today more than 5000 are known but the number in existence is believed to be more than 20000 [...]
Nutrients are all those elements derived from food and drink in order to sustaining metabolic functions of our bodies. We most likely never think of water as nutrient but also many of us don’t realize the extremely important part it plays in all of our bodily functions.
Water is the vital link to life.
All the essential [...]
Thousands of substances in the body are made of proteins. Aside from water, proteins form the major part of lean body tissue, totaling about 17% of the body’s weight. The term protein comes from the Greek word “protos’ which means “to come first”.
They are crucial to the regulation and maintenance of the body. Body functions [...]
Business interest is extremely powerful and affects all of us. When the contact of businesses however is not based on commitment to the common good it could become destructive and dangerous. The fats and oils business is no exception. North Americans, Europeans and other industrialized nations consume 40% of their daily calories, average 2500 calories, [...]
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals-trace elements and water are classified as nutrients. Carbohydrates are the human body’s main source of energy, providing 4cal/g. It is the primary fuel source for cells such as those in the nervous system and red blood cells. Muscles depend on a continuous supply of carbohydrates to support physical activity and [...]
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