There is nothing surprising in that the topic is particularly relevant antioxidants – those beneficial nutrients protect us from the harmful effects of free radicals that are responsible for the development of many cardiovascular diseases, cancer and aging processes. Below we offer you answer the questions, what amount of antioxidants it is desirable to adopt, is it possible to overdose vitamins A, C, E and other “defenders” of the immune system.
1. How do we know whether getting enough antioxidants?
There is no way to know, as yet not known the exact recommended quantities to be consumed. To meet the daily needs of the body, include in your diet foods rich in antioxidants – mostly a variety of vegetables and fruits. If you are a complex of vitamins and minerals, observe the recommended doses indicated on the label.
2. Can you overdose antioxidants?
The rule that too much is not good good, and true in this case. Experts argue that large amounts of antioxidants could overload their immune system, damaging the body’s ability to “samopopravya. Such a problem when taking the recommended amounts of antioxidants does not exist. If you are taking large doses of one or a limited number of antioxidants in the human body balance can shift in an unfavorable direction, by reducing the benefits of other antioxidants.
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Since childhood we are convinced that coffee is harmful because it increases blood pressure and although several new studies showed that moderate use does not cause injury either hypertensive or healthy people, this remains a controversial drink. In fact, blood pressure to rise 15-20 minutes after drinking a cup of coffee, but as it appears that its effect is negligible and only very briefly. It can not be talking about negative effects of coffee on people suffering from hypertension or even less – for provoking a hypertensive crisis. Modern studies show that 1 to 4 cups of coffee is not detrimental to health but if the daily limit (ie more than 300 ml) is crossed, you may experience serious problems. When women can disrupt the menstrual cycle. People suffering from cardiac arrhythmia, episodes of nausea, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous tics, insomnia, increased levels of nervousness and anxiety should also be very attentive to this drink. We must not forget that caffeine is contained in many of confectionery, soft drinks, ice cream and in some medicinal preparations. On the other hand can not be denied that in many cases, coffee has a beneficial effect on health. Its use helps to focus attention, improve mood, increase vitality, relieve headache condition, the muscles of the airways and stimulating work of muscles.
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Long working hours and extra hours spent at work are borne more heavily than women and have more harmful effects on health of the fair sex, according to research by British scientists from Cambridge University (University of Cambridge). As a result of increased stress in the workplace, more women smoke cigarettes, drink more coffee and consume harmful food. Interesting findings of the study is that both men and women drink less alcohol when they have to work a lot. In women, however, increases the desire for more abundant and unhealthy eating. Experts say that women who work longer, eat less calorie and fat foods and less engaged in physical exercise, women smokers smoke more cigarettes, while the length of working day does not affect focused on sport for men, the number of cigarettes smoked or tried their coffee. A group of scientists led by Prof. Daryl O’Connor (Daryl O `Connor) have been studied in particular the impact of stress on the nutritional behavior. It turns out that the events causing the most stress – prepare for a manifestation, a meeting with the boss, behind schedule, compel women are more likely to eat between meals, as logically prefer foods that satisfy your appetite quickly.
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