Antioxidants protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called oxygen free radicals. Most antioxidants are vitamins (such as beta-carotene and vitamins E and C) that are naturally found in many fruits and vegetables or are available as supplements.
Oxygen free radicals are normal by-products of cell metabolism. However, at high levels they can cause damage to cells. Antioxidants may protect the body from cell damage.
Now, a novel, powerful antioxidant may help with coronary artery disease, reported Cardiologists. The name of the antioxidant is succinobucol. A similar drug, probucol, is currently marketed in Canada to decrease cholesterol.
Succinobucol appears to decrease heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death.
Additionally, this antioxidant seems to prevent, or at least forestall, the onset of diabetes. People who are already diabetic gained better control.
This antioxidant appeared to tip the scales positively with people who were already receiving top notch medical health care.
But people should not hold their breath to purchase this drug, as much more research remains to be done. Meanwhile, Canada’s probucol will not be approved either, by the FDA, as the statins (such as Lipitor) are three times more powerful in reducing cholesterol and LDL (lousy lipids).
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