Berry Radical - Why Plants Contain Antioxidants?

Photosynthesis is the process whereby plants convert light energy from the sun into stored physical energy. Photosynthesis exposes plants to a massive number of free radicals. Plants produce antioxidants to protect themselves from damage by these free radicals.

Antioxidant plant pigments, primarily carotenoids and polyphenols that are responsible for the bright colours of many orange, red, blue and purple fruits,berries and algae, provide most of this protection.

Research has shown that human ingestion of these plant-based antioxidants result in similar protection.
Research also shows that antioxidants work synergistically(where the combined effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects) and are far more effective when a spectrum of antioxidants are ingested, rather that individual isolated compounds.

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Berry Radical Frequently Asked Questions.

What Are Free Radicals And Why Do We Need Antioxidants?

Oxidation occurs when free radicals (highly reactive, high-energy particles) ricochet wildly throughout the body and damage cells. Free radicals can be produced within the body by natural biological processes or introduced from outside via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and sub-optimal eating habits. Free radicals are believed to accelerate the progression of cancer,cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases.

Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help to neutralise free radicals in our bodies.
Australian’s are encouraged to eat 7 serves of fruit and vegetables a day. Specifically, 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day. Many people struggle to eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day. Within Australia, only 14% of men and 21% of women report eating the recommended four or more servings of vegetables daily.

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Does Your Skin Absorb Makeup?

Women all across the world use makeup on a daily basis to try and look their best. Most medicine cabinets inside a female’s domain are filled to the brim with lots and lots of cosmetics. How many women use skincare products that are past their "best by" date? How much makeup does the average woman use in one year? Does the skin absorb all of these chemicals?

How Much Makeup?
The average female uses up to 20 different skincare products per day (according to a recent study). This adds up to a phenomenal amount of makeup and skincare product use per year. This is particularly interesting due to the fact that most of these products contain a large helping of chemicals.

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Is Your Skin Sensitive?

If you have sensitive skin then you probably know how hard it is to find proper skincare products. Sensitive skin requires a lot more care than regular skin does. The first step towards finding the right sensitive skincare products is to know whether or not you actually have sensitive skin at all.

Is Your Skin Sensitive?

Sensitive skin is easy to spot based upon a number of factors. If your skin changes according to the environment; if your skin changes according to the seasons; and if your skin changes according to your moods, then you probably have sensitive skin.

Another way to tell if your skin is sensitive is to test out new products. If your skin breaks into a rash when you use a new product, then your skin is probably sensitive. Those with eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis are also considered sensitive skin types.

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Dunaliella Salina

A very popular marine microalgae with a deep orange-red pigment known as the richest source of dietary carotenoids as well as exceptionally high quantities of beta and alpha carotene.

A prosperous blend of carotenoids and green chlorophyll gives Dunaliella salina its orange-red colour. Dunaliella salina used in Berry Radical is farmed in large shallow lakes at Karratha in Western Australia. They are grown in clean Australian ocean waters collected from natural tidal catchment's ponds, and use pure sunlight as an energy source.

It's harvested and dried mechanically without chemicals or solvents. Research shows that carotenoids contain antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and immune system enhancing properties. They help to protect against free radical cell damage responsible for premature ageing, cataracts, cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases.

Now, you probably get the picture why Berry Radical is so popular, powerful and potent Superfoods. There is nothing on the market that would combine so many different components to create one amazing product. So what are you waiting for? Let it works wonders for your health and beauty!

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Pomegranate

Rich source of the polyphenol antioxidants punicalagins and ellagic acid. Research suggests that pomegranate may be beneficial for arthrosclerosis, heart disease, osteoarthritis and prostate cancer.

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