ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX 90 capsules

Sorbitol

Sorbitol is a polyol derived from sugar obtained through the hydrogenation of glucose. It is one of the main carbohydrates produced through photosynthesis in the adult leaves of some plants. Used as a sweetener it provides a low calorie content when compared to sugar. When metabolized more slowly, sugar slowly increases blood glucose and can therefore be consumed by diabetics. Sorbitol is slowly absorbed by the body with 2.4 kilocalories per gram, a value that makes it considered a reduced calorie sweetener.

Microcrystalline cellulose

Microcrystalline cellulose is obtained from vegetable fiber by means of acidic minerals. It is partially depolymerized cellulose, prepared by treatment of alpha cellulose. It has the function of an anti-caking, dispersing, stabilizing and emulsifying agent. It is widely used as a food additive, but also in the treatment of alkaline gastritis due to duodenogastric bile reflux due to the ability of fibers to bind to bile acids.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is essential for the formation of collagen, which is essential for the normal functioning of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. It plays an important role in eliminating free radicals and increasing energy levels. By increasing the absorption of iron in food, it contributes to the prevention of low hemoglobin levels. Iron levels in our body are crucial for energy levels. More iron absorption means more energy, less tiredness and less fatigue. Vitamin C intake is not directly related to fighting anemia, but increasing the body’s absorption of iron helps, as most cases of anemia are caused by iron deficiency. When we talk about vitamin C, we cannot forget its importance for the functioning of the nervous system. With its antioxidant action, it prevents brain damage and aging by eliminating free radicals naturally produced by cellular metabolism and the neuronal energy consumption system. Vitamin C can also be an important ally in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, since it is the production of free radicals that causes neuronal degeneration.

Magnesium stearate

Magnesium stearate is the result of combining stearic acid with a magnesium ion. Stearic acid is the only one that does not increase LDL cholesterol levels. It has the function of acting as a lubricant, water repellent, anti-caking agent and release agent. It is widely used as an additive in tablets because it has a binding or emulsifying capacity, and thus contains the active ingredients together. Magnesium stearate is used as a source of magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral supplied to our body through food that plays a key role in bone health. A healthy person can have between 21 and 28 grams of magnesium distributed 65% by bones, 25% by muscles and 10% by soft tissues and body fluids. The mineral is also present in cells because it is part of the plasma of red blood cells. The lack of magnesium can cause blood pressure disorders, fatigue and weakness, and changes in the nervous system The main benefits are the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, helping to keep bones normal, and the contribution to normal energy-producing metabolism.

Calcium phosphate

Calcium phosphate is the calcium salt of phosphoric acid used to prevent and treat calcium deficiencies. Calcium is necessary for a number of normal body functions, especially bone formation and maintenance. Its main function is to act as a source of calcium being involved in the processes of muscle contraction, blood clotting or vasodilation. The consumption of calcium phosphate helps to maintain an adequate level of calcium, preventing muscle cramps in athletes. Calcium supplements not only increase bone mineral density, but also help maintain lean muscle mass in endurance athletes. Maintaining adequate calcium levels facilitates weight loss, avoids high blood pressures and facilitates heart contractions; reduces anxiety and headaches, irritability, insomnia and menopause-related depression.

Selenium

Selenium is a micronutrient with several functions in the body and is one of the 26 essential elements for the development of living organisms. The concentration of selenium in the body is influenced by the environment and food. Skeletal muscle is the main storage site for this micronutrient and accounts for about 28-46% of the selenium in the body, and it can also be found in the liver, kidneys and heart. This micronutrient contributes to normal spermatogenesis, maintenance of hair and nails, normal functioning of the immune system, normal thyroid function and protection of cells against undesirable oxidation.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is the main fat-soluble vitamin present in the plasma and in the LDL (bad cholesterol) particle. It exists in eight chemical forms and is not produced by the body, and must be acquired through food or supplements. Vitamin E has the main potential to prevent diseases, by contributing to the protection of cells against undesirable oxidations. Its benefits are the inhibition of free radicals, the improvement of blood circulation, the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, the improvement of resistance to infections and the reduction of the marks of aging on the skin. Foods such as bananas, butter, vegetable oils, spinach and broccoli are rich in vitamin E, but they are often not part of the Portuguese diet or their intake is not enough and it is necessary to supplement them with supplements. Vitamin E also has an antioxidant action, an excellent benefit for practitioners of physical activity.