Antioxidants are an essential part of anyone's supplement regime. They have a major effect on the immune system by counteracting the oxidation damage caused to DNA by free radicals, produced by the body's normal metabolic processes by unpaired electrons.
These all important nutrients include vitamins such as vitamin A (retinol), vitamin C, vitamin E, minerals like selenium, chromium and zinc. Other nutrients such as carotenoids ( beta carotene), Co Enzyme Q10, Cranberry and Mushrooms all combine with the vitamins and minerals to improve wellness and vitality.
The products in this section can give a real boost to immunity and have traditionally been used to reduce the instance and severity of colds as well as treat acne and help skin conditions. Also used by therapists for immunotherapy to reduce allergies and support for people undergoing chemotherapy.
Many of the vitamins in this section are measured in iu's (international units), which are a wayof standardising the level of activity of a vitamin that is obtained from a variety of sources.