Sunday, January 4, 2009

PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST FREE RADICALS

What are Free Radicals?
Free radicals are harmful molecules that damage our body cells and lead to more than sixty diseases, including degenerative diseases like diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attacks, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and certain types of cancer.
Free radicals also accelerate the ageing process, and as a result are involved in decreasing our immunity.

How do we get Free Radicals?
We get free radicals from inside and outside our body. For example, free radicals are produced Internally during:
· energy production,
· metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat,
· stress and
· low blood pressure.

External free radicals are produced for example from:
· the radiation of the sun, computer and mobile phones,
· pollution
· unhealthy food
· toxic compounds found in paints, furniture and household detergents.

How do we eliminate Free Radicals?
Studies have found that antioxidants neutralizes free radicals in the body.

What is antioxidant?
Antioxidant also known as “ radical scavengers” are a range of substances which block the
undesirable effect from free radicals.


PECKERS
Potent antioxidant cocktail

Peckers contains a powerful antioxidants to eliminate these high amount of free radicals.
This super antioxidant cocktail is blended with 150mg grape seed and 200mg pine bark per serving, the highest concentration in the market with the best synergistic effect. It also contains green tea extract, natural vitamin A, C & E, selenium, wheat germ and alpha lipoic acid (ALA). The antioxidant power is 50 times more potent than vitamin E and 20 times more potent than vitamin C.
Pine bark extracts is known for its strong antioxidant benefits. It also helps to nourish capillaries ( small blood vessels ) and skin. It protects against dangerous molecules known as free radicals.
Grape seed extracts can prevent the oxidation of LDL, which leads to the formation of plaque or fatty deposits in the arteries. It is anti-inflammatory and has been used to treat arteries and allergies. It also helps to build collagen.

Who should consume this product?
Peckers should be consumed by anyone who is concerned about long-term cell health and their antioxidant status. Individuals with a hectic, busy and stressful lifestyle or those frequently exposed to pollution.

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