'THE CONSUMERS AWARENESS GUIDE TO SELECTING VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS' by Terry Pierce

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'THE CONSUMERS AWARENESS GUIDE TO SELECTING VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS'

Terry L.Pierce

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Hi my name is Terry L. Pierce and I am the owner of PierceNutrition and we are associated with

Usana Health Sciences a company that has been manufacturing and distributing vitamin

supplements since 1992. I have been taking vitamin supplements and exercising for 25 years and

in those 25 years I have taken countless vitamins, minerals protein shakes, carbohydrate drinks,

amino acids all the time wondering if these products were really helping me to become a healthier

person. In my endless search for the right combination of supplements I feel I have

finally found a formula for selecting the right combination of supplements and I now

have the peace of mind of knowing that I am taking the right combination and highest

quality of vitamin supplements so I felt compelled to write this consumer awareness

guide to inform other people who are concerned with their health as well as their families

health. This guide will help anyone who is interested in starting a supplement program or

if you are currently taking vitamins and unsure about the quality and potency of you

supplements. There is information, suggestions and recommendations in this guide that

will help you make an intelligent and informed decision on how to select the vitamin

supplements that are right for you. Much of this guide talks about pollution in our

environment although most Americans know about the pollution issues we face everyday

I don’t think that very many take it too seriously. The issues you will read in this guide

will help you become aware of just how dangerous the hazards of pollution are and this

guide will also tell you what you can do to protect yourself from these hazards The

pollution we face has an adverse affect on our physical and mental health. My company

PierceNutrition and Usana Health Sciences have teamed up to bring you this Consumers

Awareness Guide to Selecting Vitamin Supplements. Please read the articles carefully to learn

how you can protect you and your family and please be sure to contact me with any questions you

might have.

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SECTION THREE: WHAT EXACTLY ARE ANTIOXIDANTS AND HOW CAN

THEY HELP ME?

To understand antioxidants and how they can help you, you must first understand the way they interact with free radicals and our cells and molecules. So here’s a brief description but I feel it will help you understand why antioxidants are so important to us. The human body is made of many different types of cells and cells are composed of many different types of molecules. Molecules consist of one or more atoms of one or more elements by chemical bonds.

Atoms consist of a nucleus, neutron, protons and electrons. The number of protons (positively charged particles) in the atom’s nucleus determines the number of electrons (negatively charged particles) surrounding the atom. The electrons are involved in the chemical reactions and the substance that bonds chemicals together to form molecules. Electrons surround or orbit an atom in one or more shells. The inner most shell is full when it contains two electrons. When the first shell is full, electrons begin to fill the second shell. When the second shell has eight electrons , it is full and so on. Please stay with me I’m getting to the point.

The most important structural feature of an atom for determining its chemical behavior is the number of electrons in its outer shell. A substance that has a full outer shell tends not to enter in chemical reaction (an inert substance). Because atoms seek to reach a state of maximum stability, an atom will try to fill it’s outer shell by:

•Gaining or losing electrons to either fill or empty its outer shell

•Sharing its electrons by bonding together with other atoms in order to complete its outer shell

Atoms often complete their shells by snaring electrons with other atoms. By sharing electrons the atoms are bound together and satisfy the conditions of maximum stability for the molecule.

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HOW FREE RADICALS ARE FORMED:

Normally, bonds don’t split in a way that leaves a molecule with on odd, unimpaired electron but when weak bonds split, free radicals are formed. Free radicals are very unstable and react quickly with other compounds, trying to capture the needed electron to gain stability. Generally, free radicals attack the nearest stable molecule, “stealing” its electron. When the attacked molecule loses its electron, it becomes a free radical itself, beginning a chain reaction. Once the process is started, it can cascade finally resulting in the disruption of a living cell.

Some free radicals arise naturally during metabolism. Sometimes the body’s immune system’s cell purposely creates them to neutralize viruses and bacteria. However environmental factors such as pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke and herbicides can also spawn free radicals.

Normally the body can handle free radicals, but if antioxidants are unavailable or if the free radical production becomes excessive, damage can occur. Of particular importance is that free radical damage accumulates with age.

HOW ANTIOXIDANTS MAY PREVENT AGAINST FREE RADICAL DAMAGE:

The vitamins C and E are thought to protect the body from free radicals. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electrons, ending the electron stealing reaction. The antioxidant nutrient themselves don’t become free radicals by donating an electron because they are stable in either form they act as scavengers, helping to prevent cell and tissue damage that could lead to cellular and tissue damage.

*Vitamin E- The most abundant fat-soluble antioxidant in the body. One of the most efficient chain breaking antioxidants available. Primary defender against oxidation. Primary defender against lipid peroxidation (creation of unstable molecules containing more oxygen than normal)

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BIO:

Terry Pierce is the owner of PierceNutrition and has been exercising and consuming vitamin supplements for over 25 years. Terry has found a formula for selecting the right combination and best quality of vitamin supplements for anyone and lifestyle. Terry is constantly educating people on how they can improve the quality of their lives. By telling consumers the Truth about vitamin supplementation.

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