Nutrition as an Antioxidant
Vitamin
Vitamin C: In fruits and vegetables, fresh and raw, like guava, kiwi, mango, pineapple, persimmon, citrus, melons, strawberries, fruit, peppers, tomatoes, brassicas (cabbage family vegetables), fruits and common vegetables.
Vitamin E (tocopherol): wheat germ, soybean oil, wheat germ of cereals or cereal, olive oil, green leafy vegetables and nuts.
Beta-carotene or provitamin A : It belongs to the carotenoid family of plants. The body can convert into vitamin A.
Together antioxidant properties of vitamin A and that act on free radicals. Lately has shown its role in preventing cataracts and their beneficial effects in processes associated with inflammation and aging.
Beta-carotene-rich foods: vegetables, green or orange-red-yellow (carrots, spinach, pumpkins, etc.) Dan. some fruit (apricots, cherries, melons and peaches?).
Mineral
Selenium: relation with a lower risk of skin tumors, liver, colon and breast cancer. Also associated with the function of glutathione peroxidase (antioxidant enzyme in our bodies). In meat, fish, seafood, cereals, eggs, fruits and vegetables.
Zinc: Increased formation of new protein (cell renewal), to participate in the fight against free radicals and synthesis of enzymes involved in the immune system or defense and promotes the skin and mucous membranes of the good (the tone and skin elasticity). They are a good source of zinc and the remaining meat, fish, eggs, wheat and beans.
Copper: It can boost the immune system, participates in the formation of enzymes, proteins and neurotransmitters of the brain (cell renewal and stimulates the nervous system) and anti-inflammatory and anti-infective agents. And facilitate the synthesis of collagen and elastin (necessary for healthy blood vessels, cartilage, lungs and skin), act as antioxidants to protect cells from the toxic effects of free radicals and facilitate the formation of calcium and phosphorus. Copper-rich foods: liver, fish, seafood, whole grains and green vegetables.
Amino acids (components of simple protein):
Cysteine: nonessential amino acids, our body can produce without roblems. Important for the production of enzymes against free radicals, such as glutathione peroxidase.
Hearts and our defense is used to detoxify the body of chemicals and other hazardous substances.
Cysteine, found in meat, fish, eggs and milk, is a powerful detoxifier against agents that suppress the immune system, such as alcohol, tobacco and environmental pollution.