Free Radicals and Antioxidants in Joint Supplements
The definition of a free radical actually goes to the most basic entities of the body, the
molecule, atom and electron. Free radicals are unstable molecules sometimes produced by the
body through the bonding and splitting process of molecules. It is expected that some
free radicals will be created normally throughout the body's metabolism process.
Sometimes the body’s immune system purposefully creates them to neutralize threatening viruses and bacteria.
However, they can also arise from environmental factors such as pollution.
Free radicals are considered unstable molecules which
actually like to steal an atom from a neighboring healthy cell in an attempt to become more stable,
however, in their attempt to gain stability for themselves, they in turn make the previously healthy
cell an unstable free radical too.
Under normal circumstances, the body can usually handle the free radical situation, however,
if the free-radical production becomes excessive, damage can occur. It is also believed that
free radical damage can accumulate with age.
Antioxidants, like vitamin c and e, help rid the body of free radicals.
Antioxidants are quite wonderful actually, they neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electrons,
ending the free radicals need to steal an electron from a neighboring healthy cell. The
beauty of an antioxidant is that they themselves don’t become free radicals
by donating an electron because they are stable with or without the extra atom.
Deteriorating cartilage can cause toxins, free radicals and waste material to build up
in the joints causing pain and inflammation. Detoxifiers like antioxidants and certain natural or herbal ingredients
can help the body neutralize and remove these irritants and harmful free radicals from the joint
area so the glucosamines can work more effectively. Many health enthusiasts belief that providing
antioxidants vitamins and herbs in conjunction with GAG therapy will yield quicker and better
overall joint health results.
Dog Supplements w/ Antioxidants:
Joint Max Triple
ProMotion
Select Antioxidant
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