What is anti oxidant therapy

First let us understand What is anti oxidant therapy.Biologically, antioxidants are substances that destroy the free radicals(oxidants) that are produced in the body.These free radicals have very harmful action to the body tissues since they are highly reactive and they cause physical damage to cells and even lead to death of the cells.There are various compounds and herbs that are being used for the anti oxidant therapy. Anti oxidants also slow down the aging process in humans and help in the cell repair.

* Natural Carotenoids: Beta carotene is a major principle that is found to have significant antioxidant property. It is widely used for the antioxidant therapy, it is also used in combination with other substances.The natural sources of carotene are carrots,spinach,root vegetables,sweet potatoes,yams etc.

* Selenium: Selenium is a metal which is a trace element it is found to be reactive with the free radicals and thus exhibit the antioxidant activity. Selenium is available as oral capsules with combination of other antioxidants.

* Ginseng: It is well known Chinese herb. It is the root of the ginseng plant and they are found to be highly effective as antioxidants, They are believed to slowdown the aging process and aid in healing of the cells.

* Vitamin E : Vitamin E is a major antioxidant which is available in the diet and used actively by the body to combat the free radicals. It reacts with the reactive oxygen in the body. It is found in spinach,milk,egg,almonds,wholegrain etc.

* Green tea is also found to have antioxidant effects, many people are turning towards green herbal tea for a healthy living.