6 Herbs That Are Packed With Powerful Antioxidants

Antioxidants and the benefits they provide have been the subject of thousands of studies in recent years due to their possible role in preventing heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. High concentrations of these powerful compounds are present in many herbal supplements, which is why they have become so popular.

What are antioxidants exactly?

They are one of the many protective compounds found in plants, known as phytochemicals. Their main function is to neutralize free radicals in the body, thought to be the cause of premature aging, heart disease and cancer.

Free radicals are highly reactive byproducts of chemical processes in the body. They produce harmful oxidation that can damage the integrity of cells and body tissues.

With so many outside forces influencing the amount of free radicals in the body (exposure to sun, smoke pollution, harmful bacteria, cholesterol-laden foods) it is now more important than ever to make sure your body has the benefits of antioxidants it needs to fight disease.

Antioxidants scavenge these free radicals in the body, and research has shown that this wards off disease and promotes general well being.

Where are antioxidants found?

Our bodies produce their own antioxidants, but as we get older our ability to produce them naturally weakens. Antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables. Vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E have antioxidant properties.

Most people are unaware that some herbs actually contain antioxidants which are often more powerful than many vitamins! 

That is one of reasons why herbal supplements have become so popular in recent years. The antioxidants in herbs have been studied extensively and have shown impressive results. Let's take a look at 6 of the most powerful ones.

Herbs with the Benefits of Antioxidants

Turmeric - contains the potent antioxidant curcumin, which helps fight free radicals in the liver and aids in digestion.

Hawthorn - contains OPC's, powerful antioxidants that strengthen the heart muscle and blood vessels.

Ginkgo Biloba - contains extremely powerful flavonoids that increase circulation to the brain, attributing to increased mental awareness and memory. Also protects the ears and eyes and promotes blood circulation to the lower legs.

Green Tea - contains OPC's which protect the heart and circulatory system, contributing to overall well-being.

Red Clover - the extract contains four anti-tumor compounds and the strong antioxidant tocopherol, a form of Vitamin E.

Bilberry - its powerful antioxidant compounds, called anthocyanosides, help with eye problems such as cataracts and poor night vision.

What's the best source of these powerful compounds?

Should you take all of these herbs separately or together in one comprehensive formula?

Experts recommend that you take these herbs together if possible for many reasons:

1. Taking each herb separately could prove very costly as you would have to buy many different supplements.
   
   
2. Mixing and matching herbs on your own could be dangerous to your health.
   
   
3. Many herbs working together can offer more therapeutic benefits, often better than a single herb on its own.
   
   
4. All of these nutrients have to be balanced perfectly in order to be optimally effective.

We have found a nutritional product that contains all of these powerful antioxidants in a synergized comprehensive formula. The product is called Total Balance, and we have made it our core nutritional product here at Herbal Supplements Guide. It is made up of all natural herbs, vitamins, minerals and nutrients with the benefits of antioxidants and other therapeutic properties.

We researched the company that makes this natural formula and have found that they adhere to strict GMP compliance, which are the highest manufacturing standards in the world. This ensures the quality and effectiveness of the ingredients.

Also, they only use standardized herbal extracts, the purest herbal extracts with the highest quality and therapeutic benefits.

All of the ingredients in Total Balance are supported with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) which guarantees their potency and safety.

Lastly, all of the nutritional products are formulated by a highly trained, highly credentialed scientific team that can blend these ingredients perfectly to ensure that they do not interact adversely and offer the maximum benefits to your body.

As with all health supplements, be sure to consult your physician or qualified herbal professional before taking any herbs for the benefits of antioxidants or other natural supplements. 

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