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Whatever the case may be, if you want to look your best, you need to set your skin right before you can begin your beautification process. Beauty-Skin Deep Don't forget your skin when choosing beauty products. Start with the skin and give it top priority. During the process of enhancing your skin's beauty, you might face many problems including dull, dry skin, uneven skin tone, and more. There might also be problems you aren't of working beneath your skin and causing irreversible damages. Introduction To Free Radicals Any idea what those problems might be? It's likely they are the work of free radicals. You may heard of the term but probably don't know what it means. So what are the facts and effects of free radicals? Basically, free radicals are compounds with a high reactivity. They are found in our body primarily in two ways-either they are created in the body over the course of normal metabolic functions or they are introduced from the environment. By nature, free radicals are unstable since they contain "extra" energy. To lessen the burden of this extra energy, free radicals react with certain chemicals in the body. During this process, free radicals interfere with normal cell function normally and attack the cells. As you know, the human body is made up of varied types of cells, which, in turn, are composed of molecules. These molecules consist of atoms of single or multiple elements. All of these are held together by chemical bonds. The chain reaction caused by free radicals helps decompose many substances, especially at high temperatures, but is this suitable and desired in the human body? Free radicals cause damage to your skin. What can we do to rescue our bodies from its clutches? Detrimental Effects Of Free Radicals Cell membranes in our body are made of unsaturated lipids. These cell membranes contain unsaturated lipid molecules that are highly susceptible to the damaging nature of free radicals Free radicals are known to cause oxidative damage; that is one of the chemical reactions that free radicals instigate. Oxidative damage can lead to hardening of lipids, and when they harden, sometimes they are completely damaged. Lipids are the substances that form the wall of cells in our body. Once the lipids are hardened, then the cells will not be able to properly acquire nutrients. Hardened cells have difficulty communicating with other cells and the body suffers. Most cellular activities will also be handicapped and free radicals can cause major damages to biological molecules such as DNA, RNA, enzymes, mitochondria, and more. This damage causes cancer, mutations, aging, Parkinson's disease, atherosclerosis, emphysema, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and many, many more. Even though free radicals are essential in many functions of our bodies, if they become excessive, then the damage can spiral out of control quickly. For example, as we age, the damages caused by free radicals are more conspicuously felt. Remedies-Vitamins And Minerals Nevertheless, there is light at the end of the tunnel-remedies do exist to give you relief and respite. The most effective and proven form of protection against free radical damages are antioxidants. Many types of antioxidant enzymes like super oxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase are produced in our bodies. These are nature's weapons to fight free radicals. Oral supplements of these enzymes are available. You can also strengthen your body by eating a balanced diet that consists of nutrients like manganese, zinc, copper, and selenium. That diet should also include vitamins-namely C, E, and B2-and minerals like beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene. Vitamin E prevents heart disease by acting against oxidation and plaque formation. Vitamin C protects you from cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and larynx. Herbs like curcumin, gingko, and bilberry are also powerful weapons to fight free radicals. These ingredients are like scavengers, searching out free radicals in the body and preventing damage to cells and tissues. At the same time, the amount of intake should be optimal, neither more nor less, say about 5-8 servings of a balanced diet of fruits and vegetables. There are also cosmetic products like Lumnaderm(tm), which effectively neutralize free radicals. Lumnaderm(tm) reduces the damage caused by the excessive and undesired spread of free radicals. Lumnaderm(tm) is available from http://www.bodestore.com and http://www.amazon.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Written by the V-Team courtesy Kamau Austin Publisher. The V-Team writes articles for the health and fitness enthusiast. 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