13/08/2020
*What you need to know about Oxidative Stress.*
5 Signs of Oxidative Stress and Ways You Can Stop It
The term “oxidative stress” is mentioned all the time in the realm of science and nutrition, but it is not often clear what it means for your health. In fact research indicates that oxidative stress is an underlying cause of so many diseases so understanding and preventing it is a smart strategy for your wellness.
Today, I’m going to explain what it is, give you some signs to look out for, and some simple steps you can take to prevent it.
What is Oxidative Stress?
The process of oxidation happens as your body metabolize (or process) the oxygen that you breathe and your cells produce energy from it. This process also produces free radicals –molecules that interact with the molecules within your cells resulting in damaging the cells in your body.
Free radicals are normal and necessary to some degree. In addition to causing some damage, they also stimulate repair. It is only when so many free radicals are produced, and they overwhelm the repair processes, that it becomes an issue. That is what we call oxidative stress.
Oxidation happens under a number of circumstances including:
-when our cells use glucose to make energy
-when the immune system is fighting off bacteria and creating inflammation
-when our bodies detoxify pollutants, pesticides, and cigarette smoke
In fact, there are millions of processes taking place in our bodies at any moment that can result in oxidation.
-It also increases when we are physically and/or emotionally stressed.
*Why is it a problem?*
Because the free radicals resulting from oxidation damage cells, proteins and our DNA (genes) and because oxidation itself is such a common process, the damage it can cause is significant. It is known to cause aging, grey hair, wrinkles, arthritis, decreased eye sight, and other life threatening diseases
So, how can you tell if oxidative stress is occurring in your body? Here are five signs to look out for:
-Fatigue
-Memory loss and/or -brain fog
-Muscle and/or joint pain
-Wrinkles and grey hair
-Decreased eye sight
-Headaches and -sensitivity to noise
-Susceptibility to infections
*How to Reduce Oxidative Stress*
There are two ways to reduce oxidative stress. Avoiding exposure to unnecessary oxidation and increasing anti-oxidants. Let’s look at each of these in turn.
1) Decreasing Exposure to Oxidation
As I said at the top of this article, oxidation increases when we are exposed to stress, toxins, and infections. It is also increased by sugar and chemicals, so the more you can minimize your exposure to these things, the better – so choosing organic foods and avoiding toxins in your environment makes a big difference. Reducing stress helps too and can be done with what I refer to as “daily stress remedies”.
Here are four steps you can take to reduce unnecessary oxidation in your body.
Step 1: Avoid sugar and processed foods while balancing your blood sugar levels
When the body has to process sugar it also creates oxidation and the more sugar we eat, the more oxidation happens. Processed foods often contain sugar and/or other chemicals that also result in oxidation. Eating large and infrequent meals also creates more oxidative stress, so balancing your blood sugar by eating smaller, frequent meals ( reasons for eating healthy nuts and fruits help to feed the body with nutrients and vitamins) also helps.
Step 2: Prevent infections
When the immune system is fighting off an infection, it ends up creating oxidation which is why, when you get sick, it drains your body of energy. I encourage you to have a strategy to avoid catching colds and infections
Step 3: Allow time for daily stress remedies
It seems so simple, but it really pays off. That’s why you need to build breaks into your day – to give your body a chance to recover. Be sure to honor the breaks in your schedule (or create them) and take them as a chance to enjoy the outdoors, breathe, and re-center. These are some ideas for daily stress remedies:
-Exercise
-Meditation
-Talking with a friend
-maintain healthy relationship with your spouse and colleagues
-Enjoying nature
-Journaling
-Watching a funny show
-Taking a walk.
Step 4: Avoid toxins
Choose organic foods and avoid ci******es, Alcohol, candles, carpet, exhaust fumes and plastic. Check your personal care and cleaning products for toxic ingredients and replace them with non-toxic alternatives.
2)Increasing Anti-Oxidants
You can only reduce your exposure to Toxins because there are some you can not avoid everryday. so your next step is to increase the anti-oxidants you have in your system either by helping your body make more, or by consuming them in food or supplements*.
What anti-oxidants do is to block oxidation. They squelch it and make it non-harmful!
Here are the final two steps you can take to combat oxidative stress. These are all ways of increasing the anti-oxidants in your system:
1) Eat foods that are high in anti-oxidants
You can add to what your body produces by eating foods that are high in anti-oxidants every day:
Beets
Kale
Berries
Nuts and seeds
Green and black tea
Mangoes
Carrot
Berry
Onions
Garlic
Cinnamon
Ginger
Curcumin (also known as turmeric)
The more anti-oxidants you eat, the better you can counter toxins and prevent oxidative stress in your body.
2) Promote the production of anti-oxidants
One of the most powerful anti-oxidants is *glutathione* which is produced by the body. It is made from three amino acids – glycine, glutamate, and cysteine – and it contains sulfur, which is what makes it so effective. Foods that help your body to make more glutathione include:
Asparagus
Peaches
Walnuts
Spinach
Tomatoes
You can also support your body to make more glutathione by eating foods that are high in sulfur:
Garlic
Onions
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, collards, and cabbage
Avocados
Your body also needs supplements that will complement the work of above listed foods to supply your body with adequate
Vitamins C and E
Zinc
Magnesium
Vitamin D to prevent infections, toxins ,to remove stress and to rebuild any damaged cells in your body.
so it is important for you to choose Supplements as CELlGEVITY that has integrated non-soy, non-GMO phosphatidylcholine to increase glutathione in your body.
Now you’ve got it. Protecting yourself from oxidative stress is as simple as protecting your cells by providing what your body needs and avoiding what it doesn’t need. Knowing that we are all exposed to stress and toxins, and potentially infections, on a daily basis, choosing ways to reduce stress and increase anti-oxidants will help you prevent life threatening diseases and to live a longer, healthier life.
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