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Beginning-Bodybuilding e-Newsletter
What Every Beginning Should Know But Probably Doesn't
February 16, 2006
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Beginning Bodybuilding Q & A with Marc David
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Question: Marc,
I am wondering about free radicals. I've heard things
about them. What are they and is it just a bunch of B.S.?
Thanks,
[Anonymous]
Answer:
What Are Free Radicals?: An atom or group of atoms that has at least one unpaired
electron and is therefore unstable and highly reactive. In
animal tissues, free radicals can damage cells and are
believed to accelerate the progression of cancer,
cardiovascular disease, and age-related diseases.
(Dictionary.com)
What Can Cause Them?: External Factors -
* Smoking
* Food (ingested substances, preparation, pesticides)
* Pollutants in the air (chemicals in the area)
* Radiation
* Excessive amounts of sunlight
* Alcohol
* Drugs
Internal Factors -
* Immune system
* Stress
* Energy production (exercise)
* Many other chemical reactions in the body
* Body's own out of control production (just as
damaging as external factors)
What Diseases Are Linked To Them?: * Cancer
* Arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis.
* Heart disease.
* Cerebrovascular disease.
* Stroke.
* Emphysema (Cross et al 1987).
* Diabetes mellitus (Sato et al 1979).
* Rheumatoid arthritis (Cross et al 1987, Greenwald &
Moy 1979, 1980, Halliwell 1981, 1989, Del Maestro et al
1982, Fligiel et al 1984).
* Osteoporosis (Hooper 1989, Stringer et al 1989).
* Ulcers.
* Sunburn.
* Cataracts (Niwa & Hansen, 1989, Yagi 1977).
* Crohn's disease (Niwa & Hansen 1989).
* Behcet's disease
* Aging
* Senility
Benefits of Free Radicals: * Essential role in the human body's defense
* Virus and bacteria are showered with a type of toxic
shower when the body intentionally produces free radicals
as part of its immune defense systems to destroy invaders
Antioxidant "Free Radical" Prevention Methods:
* Natural enzymes
* Nutrients (vitamins A, C, E primary antioxidants)
* Self-Repair
What You Can Do To Prevent Free Radical Damage: * Vitamin and mineral supplementation
* Steer clear of heavy processed foods
* Diet high in fruits and vegetables
Antioxidant Foods:
* Artichokes
* Bilberries
* Black beans
* Blackberries
* Black plums
* Blueberries
* Cauliflower
* Cranberries
* Gala apples
* Granny Smith apples
* Pecans
* Peppers
* Pinto beans
* Plums
* Prunes
* Raspberries
* Red beans
* Red Delicious apples
* Red kidney beans
* Russet potatoes
* Strawberries
* Sweet cherries
* Tomatoes
* Wild blueberries
Summary:
It seems like free radicals are discussed a lot when it
comes to exercising only because the more you exercise, the
more free radicals you will have because of energy
production. That's not entirely a bad thing. The name
"free radical" sounds very negative but it's there for a
purpose as well, primary as a defense system. Of course,
it can go out of control as well.
Monitoring the levels of free radicals is difficult to
measure.
Vitamins A, C and E are the primary nutrients to prevent
free radical damage.
Most will recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables to
obtain natural antioxidant sources but vitamin
supplementation is also recommended. There's enough
evidence to suggest that food processing today has taken
out some of the nutritional values. True or not, if you
eat correctly AND supplement responsibly, you should be
covered per the recommendations.
Marathon runners or high altitude running may require more
Vitamin E 10-14 days before a run because of the extra long
term stress and energy production.
If you stick to a good basic diet with fruits and
vegetables and take a good vitamin supplement, you should
be well protected against excess free radical damage
without interfering with the body's own ability to defend
itself.
You will learn the nutrition fundamentals necessary to
avoid excessive oxidation and free radical damage in the
Beginner's Guide to Fitness and Bodybuilding
http://www.beginning-bodybuilding.com Thanks very much!
Best regards,
Marc David
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