The Science of Antioxidants: How They Protect Your Body and Where to Find Them

Every day, your body's cells are under attack from free radicals — unstable molecules produced by pollution, UV radiation, stress, processed food, and normal metabolic processes. Left unchecked, these free radicals cause oxidative stress, which is linked to ageing, cancer, heart disease, and neurodegeneration.

Antioxidants are your body's defence force against this damage.

What Are Antioxidants?

Antioxidants are molecules that donate electrons to free radicals, neutralising them before they can damage DNA, proteins, or cell membranes. The human body produces some antioxidants endogenously (like glutathione and superoxide dismutase), but we also need to consume them through diet.

Key Types of Antioxidants

1. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Water-soluble, works in cellular fluid. Found abundantly in sea buckthorn, citrus fruits, bell peppers, and guava.

2. Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Fat-soluble, protects cell membranes. Found in nuts, seeds, olive oil, and sea buckthorn.

3. Beta-Carotene: Precursor to Vitamin A, protects against UV damage. Found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and sea buckthorn.

4. Flavonoids: Plant polyphenols with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Found in berries, tea, and sea buckthorn.

5. Lycopene: Protects against prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. Found in tomatoes and pink grapefruit.

6. Selenium: A trace mineral that activates antioxidant enzymes. Found in Brazil nuts, fish, and eggs.

ORAC Score: Measuring Antioxidant Power

The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score measures a food's antioxidant power. Sea buckthorn berries have an exceptionally high ORAC score, making them one of the most antioxidant-dense foods on earth.

Well Conscious Sea Buckthorn Juice delivers a spectrum of natural antioxidants in every serving, supporting cellular protection from the inside out.