Heart Health Spotlight: Antioxidants

February is Heart Month in the U.S. and Canada, a campaign that raises awareness of the importance of cardiovascular health. In honor of Heart Month, we’re excited to feature a month of heart-health-focused spotlights.

Here’s a quick recap of our first three:

• Spotlight #1
• Spotlight #2
• Spotlight #3

In our final installment of the special Heart Health Month ingredient spotlight series, we’re showcasing another amazing Kyäni product to support a healthy heart. And as always, we’ll share how it works.

In our final installment of the special Heart Health Month ingredient spotlight series, we’re showcasing another amazing Kyäni product to support a healthy heart. And as always, we’ll share how it works.

What Are Antioxidants?

Antioxidants are molecules that help protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.
Before we continue, here’s a quick overview of free radicals. Free radicals, known as oxidants, are molecules that have unpaired electrons (quick science recap: electrons are better in pairs). To put it simply for us non-science experts, these unstable molecules attach to other molecules, which causes damage to cells, proteins, and DNA. Free radicals often come from a variety of everyday sources, including environmental toxins, processed foods, tissue trauma, and more.

That’s where antioxidants come in. Antioxidants bind with these oxidants so they no longer seek out cells in the body. Antioxidants come naturally in many foods, particularly fruits and vegetables. Antioxidant-rich foods have been associated with improved heart health, hence the focus in this week’s spotlight.

Antioxidants and Kyäni Products

Kyäni Sunrise® is a key pillar in our Triangle of Health for good reason—It’s loaded with antioxidants. In fact, Sunrise is specially formulated with 22 antioxidant-rich superfoods, many of which support heart health.

Here are two of our favorite superfoods for heart health:

• Wild blueberries — These powerful little berries pack a punch, with up to 10 times higher antioxidant levels than the common blueberry. Research shows this incredible superfood contributes to heart health by helping improve cholesterol levels and helping to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Wild blueberries also contain compounds called polyphenols that help reduce physical and mental stress, both of which are contributors to heart health.
• Grape seed and grape skin — This superfood is often regarded for its heart health benefits. It supports cardiovascular health by helping the body maintain healthy blood pressure levels and supporting healthy cholesterol.

Not only does Sunrise contain an impressive variety of superfoods, but it’s also loaded with key vitamins and minerals to support a healthier, happier you.

[Disclaimer]This information relies upon scientific research on certain ingredients in Kyäni products. None of the studies examined Kyäni products specifically, and there is not necessarily a relationship between the results of these studies and any Kyäni product. Neither the studies nor the statements and products referenced here have been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Kyäni products are not intended to, and do not, diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or mitigate any disease or condition.