There is a group of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes called ANTIOXIDANTS that help to protect the body from the formation of free radicals. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms that can cause damage to cells. Free radical damage is thought by scientists to be the basis for the aging process, as well break downs in the body.

What's a free radical? Chemically, free radicals are molecule fragments that are searching for a mate with which to bond. The outer shells of their structures contain an "unpaired electron," and they attack our cell membranes, frantically stealing electrons to fill up their own shells. Once inside the cell, they cause mutations in the DNA. This process continues in a massive chain reaction unless a sufficient supply of antioxidants is present to stop the process.

Our bodies normally produce a small, constant supply of free radicals during metabolic processes. Some free radicals involve themselves in our immune defense system to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses. However, it is their excess production that destroys and ages our normal cells, the very foundation of life itself. In addition, exposure to outside--and often controllable--influences such as chemicals, poor diet , exercise, and radiation makes them proliferate with a domino effect.

These free radicals oxidize (steal electrons from) the cell membranes, essentially perforating them, causing cell damage both externally and internally.

Antioxidants scavenge free radicals, attracting them and neutralizing their charge before they can do damage to cellular structures. Since the physical basis of life exists on the cellular level, antioxidants play a major role in maintaining health and youthful vigor by preserving the integrity of individual cells which make up the whole body. By protecting cells from the onslaught of free radicals, an optimal supply of antioxidants can help the body avoid premature aging.

The reputation of vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene, as well as the minerals selenium and zinc, as potent antioxidants is well-documented. In addition, the body itself produces certain amounts of other potent antioxidants, including melatonin, CoQl0 and glutathione. However, their production declines with age. It is understandable that the "diseases of aging" would appear as these levels decline. Supplementation can restore youthful levels of these powerful internal antioxidants.

Hundreds of scientific studies over the past four decades indicate that to increase our chances of living longer in a healthier state, we must take aim at free radicals and confront them head-on with an optimal barrage of antioxidant Studies indicate that optimal protective amounts of some antioxidants, such as vitamin E and possibly zinc, cannot be obtained solely through the diet. Although many antioxidants can be obtained from food sources such as sprouted grains and fresh fruits and vegetables, it is difficult to get enough of them from these sources to hold back the free radicals constantly being generated from our polluted environment.

Powerful antioxidants in Trigenix™ are (just to mention a few): Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Beta Carotene, Green Tea, Grape Seed Extract, and Coenzyme Q10.

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