Defend your body at the cellular level and
protect your good health for a lifetime.
Fight off the damaging effects of free
radicals with powerful antioxidants.
Our cells produce thousands of free radicals
every day. Free radicals from the environment occur as an effect of stress,
pollution and unhealthy eating habits. Oxidation is a damaging but essential
process that our bodies create to generate energy. Without proper nutrition,
oxidation can contribute to any number of debilitating diseases, including
cancer, heart disease and aging. Fortunately, we can protect our bodies with
the super power of antioxidants.
So what are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are chemical compounds that neutralize the effects of
oxidation. The best-known antioxidants are vitamins A, C and E, and the
mineral selenium. Often referred to as ACES, these antioxidants cannot be
made by the body and must be ingested. Foods such as fruits and vegetables
are a terrific source of antioxidant protection, but numerous Herbalife
products offer some the same incredible benefits. For details about
Herbalife's scientific-based
antioxidant products.
Antioxidants should be an essential part of
your daily supplement regimen and meal plan. The sheer power, variety and
quality of Herbalife antioxidants, when combined with healthy eating habits,
can defend your entire body from free radicals–and protect your health for
years to come.
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