Why are antioxidants the basis of health and which one is the best among them?

Antioxidants and longevity

Antioxidants are like a protective shield inside our bodies - they are compounds that protect all of our cells.

Our cells are exposed to attacks from free radicals every day - restless and highly reactive molecules that are created while the body goes about its daily "business" - digesting food, breathing, creating energy...

The number of free radicals increases further under the influence of external factors such as pollution, smoking, unhealthy diet, pesticides, stress and excessive UV radiation, and then a problem arises.

When free radicals are present in excessive amounts, they begin to damage cellular structures, including DNA, proteins, and lipids.

This damage contributes to cell aging, body pain, and the development of numerous chronic diseases such as:

• Cardiovascular diseases
• Neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease)
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune diseases
• Accelerated skin aging
• Carcinoma
• …

Oxidative stress - one of the key causes of inflammation and disease

The aforementioned state of imbalance - when free radicals overwhelm antioxidants - is called oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress directly damages our cells and DNA, contributing to the development of disease and premature aging of the body.

Although oxidation is a natural process in our body, its chronic presence and increase can have serious consequences for our health.

The good news is - if you learn to regulate oxidative stress, you can drastically affect your vitality and longevity!

The most famous antioxidants

Some you've heard of, and some you probably haven't!

• Vitamin C and E – Protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress. Vitamin C is water-soluble, so it works in the watery parts of the body (blood and cell cytosol), while vitamin E is fat-soluble, making it especially important for protecting cell membranes.
  
  
• Beta-carotene and other carotenoids – They support eye and skin health, and some of them, like lutein and zeaxanthin, are especially important for protecting the retina from the harmful effects of blue light. Beta-carotene is also a provitamin of vitamin A, meaning that it can be converted into vitamin A in the body, which is essential for immune function and skin regeneration.
  
  
• Polyphenols – These powerful antioxidants are found in green tea, dark chocolate, and red wine, as well as fruits like berries and olive oil. In addition to reducing inflammation, polyphenols may improve heart health, support brain health, and regulate blood sugar levels.
  
  
• Selenium – Although not a vitamin or carotenoid, this mineral is a powerful antioxidant that supports the activity of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which is crucial in the defense against oxidative stress. It is found in foods such as Brazil nuts.
  
  
• Flavonoids – A type of polyphenol found in citrus fruits, apples, and onions; they have anti-inflammatory effects and strengthen capillaries.
  
  
• Molecular hydrogen - gaseous ie molecular hydrogen is a selective antioxidant and neutralizes the most dangerous free oxygen radicals. Bacteria in our intestines produce it in smaller quantities, and it can also be obtained by electrolysis of water in specialized water hydrogenation devices, such as the Anti-Age Hydrogen bottle.

Can we take in too many antioxidants?

Although antioxidants are extremely beneficial, they have certain limitations.

The most important thing for antioxidant intake is a balanced diet rich in as many colorful fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods as possible. That way, we won't overdo it.

But sometimes we also reach for supplements, which are often synthetically derived, rather than extracted from plant sources .
Unfortunately, some antioxidants can build up in the body and create an imbalance.

It is also important to know that not all free radicals are harmful.

If we neutralize free radicals too much with excessive intake of synthetic antioxidants, we can reduce important immune functions and disrupt the body's natural defense mechanisms.

Excessive consumption of synthetic antioxidants can lead to the opposite effect – reducing the body's ability to fight infections and pathogens or even causing a pro-oxidant effect.

Molecular hydrogen: the future in the fight against oxidative stress

Unlike classic antioxidants, molecular hydrogen (H₂) represents a revolutionary way of protecting the body from oxidative stress and its devastating consequences.

Molecular hydrogen is gaseous, acts as an exceptional selective antioxidant, and due to its volatility, cannot be deposited in the body.

The selective action of hydrogen means that it neutralizes only the most harmful oxygen free radicals (such as hydroxyl radicals (·OH)), while at the same time not interfering with normal cellular functions.

In addition, molecular hydrogen not only protects cells from oxidative stress, but also supports the body's natural defense mechanisms, such as increasing levels of internal antioxidants (e.g. glutathione).

Due to its extremely small atomic size, molecular hydrogen easily passes through cell membranes and reaches areas where other antioxidants have difficulty reaching, such as mitochondria.

Thus, in the very center of the cell, molecular hydrogen helps in the creation of cellular energy, protects the cell from oxidation (ie deterioration) and accelerates its regeneration.

Regular daily intake will not cause imbalance, but will accelerate the regeneration of the entire body!

In numerous studies over the last 20 years, no negative side effects of using molecular hydrogen through drinking hydrogen water or therapeutic inhalation have been found.

Comparison: Antioxidants vs. Molecular Hydrogen

How to get molecular hydrogen?

Although the bacteria in our intestines produce molecular hydrogen in a smaller amount, the real accelerated regeneration of the body occurs when we ingest it in a higher concentration.

The most practical way to enter molecular hydrogen is to use specialized devices such as the Enlight Anti-Age hydrogen bottle or pitcher. These devices use innovative technology to produce molecular hydrogen in your water, which allows it to be taken into the body in an extremely convenient and natural way.

You can use Anti-Age devices daily and indefinitely, as numerous scientific studies over the last 20 years show the potential of hydrogen and improvement in more than 150 health conditions, without side effects.

Why use the Enlight Anti-Age hydrogen bottle?

• Fast and efficient H₂ production: Our bottle generates molecular hydrogen from ordinary water using electrolysis, making it available to the body.
  
  
• High concentration: Unlike many devices, this bottle generates 4-6000 ppb of molecular hydrogen particles in your water!
  
  
• Powerful antioxidant properties: Molecular hydrogen can help neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and improving cell health.
  
  
• Practicality and simplicity: Simply fill the bottle with water, press the button and within 10 minutes you will have water rich in molecular hydrogen.
  
  
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1. Antioxidants and their role in health:

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This review article discusses the role of free radicals and antioxidants in human health, emphasizing the importance of antioxidants in the prevention of oxidative stress.

2. Oxidative stress and chronic diseases:

Valko M, Leibfritz D, Moncol J, Cronin MT, Mazur M, Telser J. "Free radicals and antioxidants in normal physiological functions and human diseases." Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2007;39(1):44-84. doi: 10.1016/j.biocel.2006.07.001. PMID: 16978905.
This article provides a detailed overview of the role of free radicals and oxidative stress in the development of various chronic diseases.

3. Vitamin C as an antioxidant:

Carr AC, Frei B. "Toward a new recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C based on antioxidant and health effects in humans." Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 Jun;69(6):1086-107. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/69.6.1086. PMID: 10357726.
This article explores the antioxidant properties of vitamin C and its role in human health.

4. Vitamin E and its protective role:

Brigelius-Flohé R, Traber MG. "Vitamin E: function and metabolism." FASEB J. 1999 Jul;13(10):1145-55. doi: 10.1096/fasebj.13.10.1145. PMID: 10385606.
This review article discusses the functions of vitamin E, including its role as an antioxidant in protecting cell membranes.

5. Carotenoids and eye health:

Krinsky NI, Landrum JT, Bone RA. "Biologic mechanisms of the protective role of lutein and zeaxanthin in the eye." Annu Rev Nutr. 2003;23:171-201. doi: 10.1146/annurev.nutr.23.011702.073307. PMID: 12626691.
This article explores how carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin protect the eyes from oxidative damage.

6. Polyphenols and their antioxidant properties:

Scalbert A, Johnson IT, Saltmarsh M. "Polyphenols: antioxidants and beyond." Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Jan;81(1 Suppl):215S-217S. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/81.1.215S. PMID: 15640483.
This review article discusses the antioxidant properties of polyphenols and their impact on human health.

7. Selenium and antioxidant defense:

Rayman MP. "The importance of selenium to human health." Lancet. 2000 Jul 15;356(9225):233-41. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02490-9. PMID: 10963212.
This article highlights the importance of selenium in human health, including its role in antioxidant defense.

8. Flavonoids and their anti-inflammatory properties:

Middleton E Jr, Kandaswami C, Theoharides TC. "The effects of plant flavonoids on mammalian cells: implications for inflammation, heart disease, and cancer." Pharmacol Rev. 2000 Dec;52(4):673-751. PMID: 11121513.
This review article explores the effects of flavonoids on inflammatory processes and their potential role in disease prevention.

9. Molecular hydrogen as a therapeutic antioxidant:

Ohsawa I, Ishikawa M, Takahashi K, et al. "Hydrogen acts as a therapeutic antioxidant by selectively reducing cytotoxic oxygen radicals." Nat Med. 2007 Jun;13(6):688-94. doi: 10.1038/nm1577. PMID: 17486089.
This study shows that molecular hydrogen acts as a selective antioxidant, neutralizing the most harmful free radicals.

10. Oxidative stress and neurodegenerative diseases:

Barnham KJ, Masters CL, Bush AI. "Neurodegenerative diseases and oxidative stress." Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2004 Mar;3(3):205-14. doi: 10.1038/nrd1330. PMID: 15031734.
This review article discusses the role of oxidative stress in the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

11. Antioxidants and cardiovascular disease:

Halliwell B. "Antioxidants and human disease: a general introduction." Nutr Rev. 1997 Jan;55(1 Pt 2):S44-52; discussion S52-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1997.tb06100.x. PMID: 9155217.
This article provides an overview of the role of antioxidants in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

12. Molecular hydrogen as a therapeutic antioxidant:

Ohsawa I, Ishikawa M, Takahashi K, et al. "Hydrogen acts as a therapeutic antioxidant by selectively reducing cytotoxic oxygen radicals." Nat Med. 2007 Jun;13(6):688-94. doi: 10.1038/nm1577. PMID: 17486089.

This pioneering study reveals that molecular hydrogen can selectively neutralize cytotoxic oxygen radicals, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic antioxidant.

13. Effects of molecular hydrogen on oxidative stress in patients with metabolic syndrome:

Nakao A, Toyoda Y, Sharma P, et al. "Effectiveness of hydrogen rich water on antioxidant status of subjects with potential metabolic syndrome—an open label pilot study." J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2010 Jul;46(2):140-9. doi: 10.3164/jcbn.09-100. PMID: 20175936.

This study shows that consumption of hydrogen-enriched water can improve antioxidant status in people with potential metabolic syndrome.

14. Neuroprotective effects of molecular hydrogen:

Cai J, Kang Z, Liu K, et al. "Neuroprotective effects of hydrogen saline in neonatal hypoxia-ischemia rat model." Brain Res. 2009 Sep 25;1256:129-37. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2008.11.086. PMID: 19133203.

This study investigates how hydrogen-enriched saline can provide neuroprotection in a neonatal hypoxia-ischemia model in rats.

15. Molecular hydrogen and inflammatory diseases:

Kajiya M, Silva MJ, Sato K, et al. "Hydrogen mediates suppression of colon inflammation induced by dextran sodium sulfate." Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2009 Jan 16;386(1):11-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2009.05.117. PMID: 19463777.

This study suggests that molecular hydrogen can reduce dextran sodium sulfate-induced colonic inflammation, indicating its potential in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

16. Cardioprotective effects of molecular hydrogen:

Hayashida K, Sano M, Ohsawa I, et al. "Inhalation of hydrogen gas reduces infarct size in the rat model of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury." Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2008 May 30;373(1):30-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2008.05.165. PMID: 18541148.

This study demonstrates that hydrogen gas inhalation can reduce infarct size in a rat model of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.

These references provide insight into the potential therapeutic benefits of molecular hydrogen in various medical conditions, highlighting its role as a remarkably selective antioxidant.