The body is under constant attack from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is due to an abundance of free radicals which are unstable atoms that have been shown to damage cells. Research suggests that the damage to cells caused by free radicals leads to disease and aging. It is thought that oxidative stress plays a significant role in: muscular dystrophy, arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, respiratory diseases, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, cataracts, macular degeneration, some cancers, hair loss, loss of skin elasticity and wrinkles.
Oxidative stress occurs when there are too many free radicals, and too much cellular damage. An excess of free radicals can alter a cell’s membrane and/or lead to the oxidation of lipids and proteins which will change their structure and function. Free radicals damage our DNA code causing our new cells to grow incorrectly which leads to aging. As the body ages, it slowly loses its ability to fight the damage caused by free radicals resulting in even more damage.
Substances that generate free radicals are found in food, medicine, air and water. Sources of free radicals include:
- Excessive exercise
- Cigarette smoke
- Exposure to environmental pollutants and pesticides
- Radiation
- Drugs
- Industrial solvents
- Ozone
- Alcohol
- Fried foods
Early symptoms of oxidative stress include:
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Sensitivity to noise
- Memory loss
- Brain fog
- Muscle and joint pain
- Wrinkles
- Crepe skin
- Gray hair or hair loss
- Decrease immunity
- Blurry vision
Antioxidants are molecules that prevent the oxidation of other molecules. Patients suffering from oxidative stress can benefit from receiving antioxidants from vitamin infusion at the Anti-Aging and Wellness Clinic. Free radical damage can be controlled with an effective antioxidant defense and reducing free radicals or decreasing their rate of production may delay aging. Some Studies have shown that people with diets low in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables are at greater risk for developing chronic disease and early death. Research indicates that diets rich in antioxidants may help people live longer.
How antioxidants work:
- They suppress the formation of free radicals in the body
- They scavenge active free radicals and prevent the formation of more
- They help repair the damage caused by free radicals
Some patients will improve after one or two infusions while some patients may need continuous therapy. Patients suffering from chronic illness will need ongoing IV nutritional support.
By delivering the vitamins straight into your bloodstream through IV- therapy, you are able to absorb 99.9% of vitamins, ensuring maximum impact. When you take vitamins orally, they have to travel through your stomach before the nutrients are absorbed and the result is less than 10% of the nutrients are actually absorbed. Most of the nutrients end up being excreted in your urine. Barriers exist in the gastrointestinal tract that prevent adequate absorption but through IV therapy, our anti-aging experts at the Anti-Aging and Wellness Clinic, can safely deliver large doses of nutrients into your blood stream, allowing your body to absorb them instantly, ensuring optimal efficacy at the cellular level.
Contact Anti-Aging and Wellness Clinic today and let us help you ensure your body is in peak physical condition.
