29/01/2024
The human body is an active respiratory system that produces free radicals during normal metabolic function. They normally exist in the body at low and manageable levels but due to environmental stress and our modern diet and lifestyle conditions, we regularly experience dramatic surges of free radicals in the body. High levels of free radicals causes ‘oxidative stress’ in the body which is associated with the development of chronic degenerative diseases including coronary heart disease, cancer, and ageing. Heavy metals, pesticides, cosmetics, flavorings, fragrances, food additives, industrial chemicals, environmental pollutants and radiation, are just some of the perpetrators that saturate the body with free radicals.
To neutralize the excess of free radicals, the body synthesises enzymes and uses externally sourced antioxidants from the food we consume. Antioxidants are molecules that are capable of scavenging free radicals, neutralising their effect, preventing them from doing further harm to the body.
Antioxidants retrieved from the diet are essential to this process and Chlorella is a rich source of powerful antioxidant bioactive compounds which include pigments, vitamins, polysaccharides and phenols.