Oxidation occurs in our bodies as a normal process of metabolism. When oxidations runs unchecked by an imbalance with anti-oxidants, oxidative stress and an excess of free radicals occurs. This imbalance can damage DNA, proteins, and fatty tissue in our bodies which increases our risks of unhealthy outcomes and chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and lung diseases, inflammation, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. This imbalance also contributes to the aging process.
Ways to manage and prevent oxidative stress includes increasing oral intake of antioxidants through diet and supplements, and decreasing formation of free radicals (decreasing exposure to environmental toxins and poor dietary choices).
Fourth Avenue Health and Wellness offers a variety of antioxidant supplements which all help decrease oxidative stress and therefore, decrease risk of chronic diseases and slowing the aging process.
