In healthy molecules, each atom contains a pair of electrons.  As your body goes through its normal processes, some of the oxygen molecules you inhale lose one of these electrons. When this happens, the formerly stable oxygen molecules become dangerous Free Radicals that try to stabilize themselves by capturing another electron from healthy molecules. 

TEAM ANTIOXIDANT comes to the rescue by donating an electron to Free Radicals, converting them back into stable oxygen molecules, preventing cell and tissue damage. 

The Mounting Evidence About Vitamin E 
Studies - using supplements and food - show that Vitamin E benefits healthy people, as well as those who already have heart disease: 

• A study of 87,000 U.S. nurses found that women who used Vitamin E supplements had a 31 percent reduced risk of nonfatal heart attacks and deaths from coronary heart disease.

• A study of 39,000 health professionals found that men who used Vitamin E supplements had a 40 percent reduced risk of nonfatal heart attacks and deaths from coronary heart disease.

• A study of 2,002 people at Cambridge University found that men with existing heart disease who took a supplement of 400 - 800 IUs of Vitamin E daily reduced their risk of nonfatal heart attacks by 77 percent.

• A study of 34,000 postmenopausal women at the University of Minnesota found that women who ate diets high in Vitamin E had a 62 percent reduced risk of heart disease.

The Eyes 
TEAM ANTIOXIDANT, particularly The Carotenoids, may help protect your eyes from age-related diseases, such as macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. This occurs when sunlight turns oxygen molecules into Free Radicals, which in turn damage fatty acids on your eye's outer retina. TEAM ANTIOXIDANT comes to the rescue by neutralizing these Free Radicals, preventing or delaying the onset of retinal damage. Eating Lutein-rich spinach regularly has even been shown to reduce the risk of cataracts. 

And Others 
Research is being conducted about the role of TEAM ANTIOXIDANT in the prevention of several diseases. These include lung, prostate and oral cancers, as well as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Scientists believe that TEAM ANTIOXIDANT prevents the Free Radicals from attacking cells and damaging their DNA. The stress on these cells and tissues by an estimated 10,000 attacks a day, can lead to cell mutations which are a precursor for tumors or cancer. 

Vitamin C - How Much Is Enough? 
Vitamin C is the most famous member of TEAM ANTIOXIDANT but always seems to be causing a controversy. No one is sure how much Vitamin C your body needs to fight disease. The U.S. government recommends 60 mg per day, but a government sponsored study found that the "optimal" amount is actually 200 mg, a level more than two-thirds of Americans don't get. 

• In addition to preventing Free Radical damage that initiates cancer and promotes tumor growth, Vitamin C helps stop the production of cancer- causing nitrosamines in the stomach.