Reactive Oxygen Species (ros), Oxidative Damage and Antioxidative Defence Systems with Emphasis on Herbal Antioxidants and Human and Cattle Health

Different kinds of oxidants (free radicals) produced during aerobic metabolisms of fat, protein, carbohydrates and xenobiotics, not only create oxidative stress and damage to macromolecules but are implicated in the pathogenesis of several neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, carcinogenic and radiation related disorders, requiring their neutralization, amelioration or immunity boost up through Antioxidantsphytonutrients, dietary or endogenous protection systems. A well balanced, BMI based, low calory diet full of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibers, antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids obtained from natural, fresh, seasonal and local fruits, coloured vegetables, pulses, sprouts, nuts and vegetable oils is preferable over non vegetarian diet of orthorexies for good health and immunity. The best fix is to have a variety of all right foods to increase i) protein intake (soya, fortified flours) ii) get coarse cereals (bajra, sorghum, oat, maize, blend of wheat and soya) iii) Increased intake of fruits and vegetables( banana, apple, pomegranate, guava, citrus, papaya, watermelon, grapes : tomato, okra, spinach, carrot, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, Khol khol, chillies, onion), iv) increased uptake of antioxiants (black grapes, beet root, carrot, coloured chillies,, lettuce, tomato and leafy vegetables apart from fruits and spices) v) enough omega 3 fatty acids ( methi, soya, almond, walnut, flax and sesame seeds, urid, chana, chawli and leafy vegs.). Phytonutrients, dietary supplements and SOD enzymes could be used for preparing Ayurvedic medicines,herbal shampoos, creams, drinks, facials and sugar and stress free products after isolating, characterizing and purifying antioxidantive products.