Antioxidants

Modern life stress leads to persistent activation of the neuroendocrine stress axis, which causes:

• Increased release of oxygen free radicals.
• Increased release of Nitrous oxide radicals.
• Increased release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
  
  For the correction of these metabolic states, an adequate supply of plant-based antioxidants, especially flavonoids are indicated. These are plant-based polyphenols, which like vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body. Vitamin E in combination with vitamin C and beta-carotene are currently considered worldwide as the standard antioxidative therapy.
  For a more reliable antioxidative action, adding a mixture of flavonoids seems preferable (45).
  
  
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