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How does Spirulina increase antioxidant protection and reduce cancer risks? |
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Free radical molecules damage our bodyˇ¦s cells. These are caused by Pollution, stress and poor diet injury give rise to free. Antioxidant nutrientsight these dangerous oxidizing free radicals. They also stimulate our immune system to guard against cancer and other diseases and even slow the aging process. Major antioxidant vitamins are beta carotene (provitamin A) C, and E. Antioxidant minerals selenium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron and chromium form our bodyˇ¦s antioxidant enzymes. Spirulina contains all these nutrients, and exceptionally high levels of beta carotene and iron, and zinc in Spirulina. It also contains SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) - an enzyme which acts as primary antioxidant defence in our body.
Research shows Spirulina helps protect Vitamin C from potency loss. In the past 20 years, many studies have shown natural beta carotene from fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of many cancers. Spirulina’s beta carotene effect has been widely studied in India on thousands of people. Just one gram a day for a year given to 5000 pre school children, significantly reduced the incidence of eye disease. One gram a day caused total regression of mouth cancer lesions in 44% of male tobacco chewers. A Harvard study showed that a Spirulina extract used topically, reversed oral cancer tumours in hamsters.
Chinese scientists found the unique polysaccharides also have antioxidant properties. No doubt, Spirulina is one of the most powerful antioxidant foods.
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