Title: The Effect Of Antioxidants On Human Health

Key words: cancer, arthritis, ageing, cardiovascular disease, blood, immune system, allergy, ophthalmology, gastrointestinal disease, musculoskeletal system, skin

Date: Oct 2000

Category: 15. Materia Medica

Type: Article

Author: Dr M Draper

The Effect Of Antioxidants On Human Health

A. Reduce risk and/or severity of

· Cancer

· Heart disease

· Arthritis

· Oxidative stress and accelerated ageing

· Free radical related diseases

B. Cardiovascular

· Strengthen blood vessels, arteries, veins and capillaries

· Maintain proper capillary permeability

· Reduce capillary fragility and bruising

· Reduce varicose veins

· Reduce oedema and swelling of the legs

C. Blood and Immune system

· Improve red blood cell membrane flexibility and recovery

· Enhance immune response

· Reduce frequency and severity of colds and other viral illnesses

D. Allergies

· Very effective against hay fever

· Reduce the strength of allergic reactions

E. Ophthalmology

· Reduce retinopathies, including Diabetic retinopathy

· Help prevent capillary bleeding, floaters

· Help prevent formation of senile cataracts

F. Gastrointestinal

· Help heal stomach ulcers

· Reduce inflammation in the digestive tract

· Improve food intolerance and allergies

G. Musculoskeletal

· Improve joint flexibility

· Reduce inflammation in joints so pain and swelling improve

· Reduce the severity of sports injuries

· Improve muscle function and recovery

H. Skin Health

· Improve skin elasticity

· Improve skin healing

· Effective adjunct in psoriasis and eczema

· Protect against sun damage