ginkgo biloba a powerful antioxidant for vision

Many scientists believe that ginkgo biloba is one of oldest living species of tree. Ginkgo trees can live up to 1,000 years. The leaves of the tree are used for their medicinal effects. Ginkgo biloba has antioxidant powers in the brain, retina of the eye, and in the cardiovascular system. Research shows that Ginkgo biloba can help people with macular degeneration, an oxidation-related disorder causing decreased or lost vision. A study showed that ginkgo improved the distance-vision of people who showed signs of degeneration in the retina. Macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness, is strongly related to hemorrhages in the fine blood vessels in the eye, possibly due to oxidative stress. By strengthening the tiny blood vessels in the eye, and by acting as an antioxidant, ginkgo provides a strong protection against eye diseases. Ginkgo biloba mainly has two active ingredients: flavone glycosides and terpene lactones. Ginkgo flavone glycosides are primarily responsible for ginkgos antioxidant effects and the terpene lactones are responsible for Ginkgo's ability to increase blood circulation to the brain and other parts of the body. Read more about Eye Combo.

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Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Antioxidant is a classification of several organic substances, including vitamins C and E, vitamin A (which is converted from beta-carotene), selenium (a mineral), and a group known as the carotenoids. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals as the natural by-product of normal cell processes. Free radicals are molecules with incomplete electron shells which make them more chemically reactive than those with complete electron shells. Exposure to various environmental factors, such as tobacco smoke, pollution and radiation, can also lead to free radical formation. In humans, the most common form of free radicals is oxygen. When an oxygen molecule (O2) becomes electrically charged it tries to steal electrons from other molecules, causing damage to the DNA and other molecules. Over time, such damage may become irreversible and lead to disease including cancer. Eye Combo from Nepatica is a excellent source of antioxidants, the ingredients are 400 mg of Bilberry 100 mg Ginkgo Biloba, 100mg Grape Seed Extract, 100 mg Tomato and 5 mg Lutein.

ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are among the most widely studied botanicals in use today. In Europe and the United States, ginkgo supplements are among the best-selling herbal medications and it constantly ranks as a top medicine prescribed in France and Germany. Ginkgo has been used in traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Scientific studies throughout the years lend support to these traditional uses. Ginkgo leaves contains two types of chemicals (flavonoids and terpenoids) believed to have potent antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals. Free radicals are believed to contribute to a number of health problems including heart disease and cancer as well as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Antioxidants such as those found in ginkgo can neutralize free radicals and can prevent some of the damage they cause.

The flavonoids found in Ginkgo are useful against some retinal problems (problems to the back part of the eye). Retinal damage has various potential causes, including diabetes and macular degeneration. Macular degeneration (often called age-related macular degeneration or ARMD) is a progressive, degenerative eye disease that normally affects older adults and is the number one cause of blindness in the United States. Studies suggest that gingko may help preserve vision in those with ARMD. The antioxidant in Ginkgo also protects cell membranes and venous integrity, improving their flexibility as well as resistance to free-radical damage. Ginkgo also benefits the eyes by allowing more blood and oxygen to be delivered to the head. Our Eye Combo contains Ginkgo Biloba together with Bilberry, Grape Seed Extract, Tomato and Lutein.

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Rose hips provide new ways of tackling many inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The red berries, one of the richest sources of vitamin C, have been used in cooking and medicine for hundreds of years, but more recently rose hip extract has been shown to reduce pain and improve movement in patients with osteoporosis (a form of arthritis).Experts now believe that rose hip also can combat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and even heart disease. All are conditions in which inflammation plays an important role. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and more serious than osteoarthritis, which is caused by wears and tears of the joints. Inflammation is now known to be a key element of the process that leads to hardening and narrowing of the arteries. Laboratory tests have shown that rose hip inhibits the migration of white blood cells to sites of tissue damage, which fuels inflammation. Antioxidants in the rosehip powder may also neutralise toxic substances released by the white blood cells. Rose hips is one of many powerful ingredients in our Joint and Bone Combo.

antioxidants

Antioxidants are natural compounds that help protect the body from harmful free radicals. Free radicals are atoms or group of atoms that can cause damage to cells, impairing the immune system and leading to infections and various degenerative diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants therefore play a beneficial role in the prevention of disease. Even though many antioxidants can be obtained from food sources such as sprouted grains and fresh fruit and vegetables, it is difficult to get enough of them from these sources to hold back the free radicals constantly being generated in our polluted environment. We can minimize free radical damage by taking supplements of important antioxidants. A high intake of antioxidants is especially protective against cancer.

Antioxidants works synergistically in giving protection against free radical damage, so it is better to take smaller doses of several different antioxidants than a large amount of only one. Eye Combo is an excellent source of the antioxidants Bilberry, Ginkgo Biloba, Grape Seed Extract, Tomato and Lutein.