Sunday, September 28, 2014

FREE RADICALS






Other sources of how free radicals are formed internally ;

  • Inflammation
  • Exercise
  • Ischemia/re-perfusion injury



Some externally generated sources of free radicals are:
  • Cigarette smoke
  • Environmental pollutants
  • Radiation
  • Certain drugs, pesticides
  • Industrial solvents
  • Ozone
  • physical or mentally stress
  • Heavy metals and petrochemicals from the environment and in our foods
  • Over-the-counter and prescription drugs
  • Fried oils and fats
  • Radiation (X-rays, UVA, UVB)
  • Viruses, yeast, and bacteria in the system
  • Low dietary intake of anti-oxidants



Free Radical Testing


Free Radical testing is offered in certain countries and companies. You can ask your practitioner of the availability either by skin prick test or urine test.


An excess of free radicals over a period of time lead to chronic diseases including cancer, cell damage and faster aging. 
Indicated for those who wish to prevent cellular breakdown and risk of cancer.







REFERENCE;
1) http://www.holisticmedicine.ie/newsite/index.php/about-iahm/free-radical- 
    testing/
2) http://revivelifelab.com/metabolic-urine-test-mut-2/metabolic-urine-test-
    mut/expanded-metabolic-urine-test-group-emut/free-radical-test/
3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911/

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