What
causes ageing and
the increase in
disability and disease
as we get older
is the formation
of free radicals.
Environmental pollution,
radiation, tobacco
smoke and stress
all causes excessive
free radical formation.
Unrepaired damage
accumulates as people
age.
When
free radicals in
the body exceeds
the body's natural
defences, health
problems and premature
ageing will then
develop. To increase
defence, antioxidants
need to be taken
in sufficient amounts
as preventing free
radical damage is