Posts Tagged ‘phytonutrients’

Anti-aging antioxidants are major contributors to destructive reactions that can lead to aging and disease.

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Anti-aging antioxidants are major contributors to the blocking and inhibiting of destructive reactions that can lead to premature aging and disease. Free radicals are substances produced in the body during the processing of food and conversion of energy. Free radicals are said to cause aging and certain diseases, but luckily can be neutralized by antioxidants. All-natural anti-aging antioxidants are cutting edge supplements, vitamins and herbs that specifically counteract the production of free radicals that attack youthful skin. Wrinkles caused by premature aging can be reversed using anti-aging antioxidants supplements. Anti-aging antioxidants improve cardiovascular health and are said to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. The balance of anti-aging antioxidants and free radical production can lead to increased longevity and a healthier lifestyle.
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Amino acids are the basic structural building units of proteins

Monday, February 25th, 2008

What are amino acids? Amino acids are the basic structural building units of proteins. Amino acids form short polymer chains called peptides or polypeptides which in turn form structures called proteins. The process of such formation from an mRNA template is known as translation, which is part of protein synthesis. Twenty amino acids are encoded by the standard genetic code and are called proteinogenic or standard amino acids. Combinations of these amino acids produce every single essential protein for the homeostasis of the human body.
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