Allergy Control through Antioxidants and Digestive Support

Phytonutrients are class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation.
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Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system when the body reacts to a normally harmless substance in the environment, such as pollen, animal dander, or food. Almost anything can trigger an allergic reaction, which can range from mild and annoying to sudden and life-threatening.

Sensitivity to allergy triggers can contribute to chronic inflammatory responses throughout the body. Allergy symptoms vary, but may include; breathing problems; burning sensations to the skin; teary, itchy, or swollen eyes; coughing; diarrhea; headache; hives; itching of the nose, mouth and skin.

Phytonutrients are a relatively new class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation and its negative effect on health. Hundreds of plants naturally produce these compounds, known as flavonoids, carotenoids, polyphenolics and anthocyanins, to protect themselves from oxidative damage. These protective substances are antioxidants that give plants and fruits their color. Citrus fruits, grapes, berries, and green, red and yellow vegetables are all examples of antioxidant-rich foods.

As an antioxidant, phytonutrients have the ability to quench free radicals, which are molecules with an unpaired electron that randomly pull electrons from other molecules. Although the body produces free radicals as part of normal metabolic activity, excessive levels of free radicals create an adverse cycle of cellular events, which may lead to cell damage (aging & disease) or destruction

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