WAROXIDA is a dietary supplement, containing various Antioxidant nutrients, that help to fight the war on oxidative damage. Antioxidants Antioxidants are substances, that neutralize Free Radicals by donating electrons & stopping chain reactions. Antioxidants form various components of defence systems, in the body given below: 1. Antioxidant Enzymes System - Superoxide Dismutase, Catalase & Glutathione are natural antioxidant enzymes in the body, which continually neutralize Free Radicals activity. 2. Antioxidant Nutrient System – contains various nutrients, that help to strengthen the antioxidant enzymes in the body. These nutrients are usually obtained from the diet or through supplementation. These comprise of: a. Vitamins : Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Vitamin E b. Carotenoids : Lycopene, Lutein & Zeaxanthin. Carotenoids are natural pigments that give bright, attractive colours to vegetables, fruits & flowers. c. Amino Acids : N– acetyl cysteine d. Minerals : Zinc, Selenium, Copper Free Radicals Very few people, reach their potential maximum lifespan, Many die prematurely, from many diseases – the vast majority being “free radical” diseases. Dr.Denham Harmon, M.D. in 1954, first proposed “Free Radical Theory of Aging” Oxygen is essential to sustain life. When it undergoes chemical reduction in the mitochondria of cells, energy is generated along with Free Radicals. Free Radicals play useful roles, in the defence mechanism of the body. But they are extremely reactive, due to unstable atomic structures. To become stable, they pull electrons from neighbouring atoms. The affected atoms become Free Radicals, the process continues & chain reactions happen. If not controlled in the long term, Free Radicals damage healthy cell membranes & important cellular components such as DNA. As a result, cells function poorly & die. The damage caused by Free Radicals is therefore called Oxidative Damage. Oxidative Damage has been associated in many diseases such as Cardiovascular Disorders, Diabetes, Acute Infections, Arthritis, Cancers, Eye & Skin Disorders