Antioxidants protect the immune system

Free radicals are a waste product of normal energy production. They are formed by oxygen compounds and are part of every cell process in a person’s body. Under normal circumstances, these are produced by the Nutrition However, if stressful factors such as unhealthy lifestyle habits, permanent Stress, negative environmental influences, competitive sports, increased radiation exposure, medication, pollutants in food or surgical interventions, this natural process becomes unbalanced. The body's own repair enzymes are no longer sufficient to maintain the intact immune system, and an uncontrolled oxidation process follows. This leads to an excess of free radicals, which in the worst case can lead to malignant cell growth, i.e. Cancer, but also heart disease, arteriosclerosis, Diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia, eye diseases such as cataracts, chronic inflammation, fatigue and ultimately premature aging can be the result.

Vitamin C, Selenium and red plant substance are the kings among antioxidants

Therefore, a healthy balance should be restored through a diet rich in natural antioxidants. A solid, low-stress lifestyle is also advisable. A diet rich in natural protective substances is not that difficult, because antioxidants are naturally found in many foods. For example, in vegetables, salad, herbs, fruits with a high proportion of dark plant substances such as berries, cherries, pomegranates, plums, sprouts, wild plants such as dandelions and ground elder, nuts and natural oils and fats. They all have a high proportion of selenium, vitamin C and dark plant substances, for example, and thus counteract the process of aggressive oxygen bonding and stop oxidative stress.

A blood test shows the antioxidant content

The best way to ensure that the body is not burdened by too many free radicals is to have a blood test. This can be done as part of a regular health check. If the level of free radicals is too high, our nutritionists will advise you on changing your lifestyle and eating a diet that is based on an increased intake of antioxidants. If this is not enough, for example because you are undergoing medical treatment in the form of radiation or long-term drug therapy or are involved in endurance sports, a suitable solution to improve the level of antioxidants can be found during a consultation in our office hours.