quercetin and Co-Q10, are not the most potent. And, these are food
sources of nutrients, not synthetic vitamins or unnatural doses and
forms of nutrients that may not work as well.Sulforaphan Lipoic acid
Cysteine Alpha-tocotrienol
Gamma-tocopherol Alpha-tocopherol
Vitamin C Lycopene
Beta-tocopherol Beta-carotene
Zeaxanthin Delta-tocopherol
Lutein Canthaxanthin
Astaxanthin Quercetin
Co-Q10It’s not necessary to remember the names of these antioxidants,
but you do need to remember to eat as many antioxidant-rich foods
as possible. Vegetables and fruits, berries, raw sesame seeds and
almonds, extra-virgin olive oil, green and black tea, and red wine are
excellent sources of antioxidants. Meats, especially grass-fed beef,
contain significant amounts of certain antioxidants, as does whey. Of
course there are now hundreds of antioxidant products available in
pill, liquid, powder and other forms. If needed, be sure to take only
supplements made from real, raw foods.
Signs and symptoms of a need for more antioxidants may include
immune problems such as lingering cold or flu, frequent illness, sen-
sitivity to chlorine or other chemicals, and chronic inflammation.Case History
Alice was in her mid-30s, and had a variety of very vague prob-
lems. One of her previous doctors told me he thought she was
a hypochondriac. She had joint pain, but only on some days,
was sensitive to perfumes, soaps and other substances contain-
ing certain chemicals, and when she got a cold (a half-dozen a
year), it would last two to three weeks. In addition, she had skin
rashes that the dermatologist could not identify, had burning
eye pain several times each week, and looked about 50 years
old. Her unusual history and my evaluations, led me to recom-340 • IN FITNESS AND IN HEALTH