Why is SOD so important?
SOD the Primary Antioxidant
Antioxidants can be classified into primary antioxidants and secondary antioxidants. SOD also known as “superoxide dismutases” is a key antioxidant that helps to prevent the development of oxidative stress. It has the properties of preventing wrinkles age spots and fine lines aid with wound healing protects against UV rays due to the ability to reduce free radical damage to the skin. SOD is an enzyme that functions as a defense against reactive oxygen species acts as an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging agent it also prevents precancerous cell changes. Due to the benefits SOD is very popular among people it is used in cosmetics and personal care products as anti-aging ingredients and antioxidants. Besides SOD is related to longevity.
What Affects SOD?
SOD is naturally present in the body however SOD level declines rapidly with age. The aging process is associated with oxidation and free radicals.
There are some factors that can cause SOD to depletion such as UV Rays alcohol smoking high-fat diet mental stress and so on. These lifestyle factors are related to the increase of free radicals and even affect our endogenous antioxidant defenses.
The depletion of SOD brings many troubles to you. There are no more soldiers in the body to fight against free radicals it means your body cells are subjected to oxidative stress. Eventually the problems you may face are joint pain vision problems memory loss and skin aging.
UV radiation at high intensity affects skin eyes and immune system. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation induces damage to the keratinocytes fibrous tissue and blood vessels causing skin aging. Thus both internal and external protection is necessary. We could use sunscreen and cover up with long-sleeve shirts or umbrellas as protection. The internal protection superoxide dismutase(SOD) a primary antioxidant that plays a very important role in skin protection.
Choose the Best Antioxidant Product
To choose the best product for skin whitening and beauty we should choose those with primary antioxidants and secondary antioxidants for the best result. GoodMorning VBright contains 5 key antioxidant ingredients that help your skin against UV Rays such as superoxide dismutase(SOD) galactooligosaccharides(GOS) L-glutathione grape seed extract and Vitamin E. The SOD in GoodMorning VBright is a skin whitening agent it helps to inhibit melanogenesis prevents skin hyperpigmentation and protects cellular components from being oxidized.
Here is the video that shows you the powerful effect of SOD.
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Name: Wong Yan Xiang
Position: Nutritionist
Education: BSc(Hons) Nutrition with Wellness UCSI University