Exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation can have an impact on health.
Sunlight is the major cause of UV exposure. Although sunlight has some benefits to the
body such as the absorption of vitamin D and aiding in the treatment of specific
medical procedures, care must be taken to avoid unnecessary exposure.
Free radicals (such as short wave
UV radiation from the sun) alter the structure of the body’s cells eventually
leading to cell death. Risks associated with
overexposure to UV light are erythema (redness and inflammation) premature
aging, eye damage, skin cancer/s and weakening of the immune system.
“Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation is associated
with different types of skin cancer, sunburn, accelerated skin aging, as well
as cataracts and other eye diseases. The severity of the effect depends on the
wavelength intensity and duration of exposure”
Schisandrin B can be a protective barrier to UV
exposure. Schisandrin
B, a key component of Glissandrin™, can protect against solar irradiation-induced
oxidative injury in skin tissue and skin cells, according to recent research
findings from the laboratory of Dr. Robert Ko at the Hong Kong University of
Science and Technology.
As the largest organ in the human body, the skin
serves as an effective barrier for protecting against various external threats.
This includes exposure to harmful solar irradiation – particularly UV and
infrared rays-which research has shown to be a major cause of skin aging. Although
human skin tissue possesses non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidant defense
systems (built in anti-oxidant eradication processes) to cope with the
increased oxidative stress caused by solar light radiation, long-term exposure
or overexposure to solar light can overwhelm the antioxidant system. When the
antioxidant system is taxed, cell death occurs which leads to aging.
What if there was a way to enhance the skin’s
natural antioxidant defenses to prevent photo-aging entirely? Schisandrin B
(Sch B) is able to do just that, ushering in a new era in UV protective
skincare. Schisandrin B is derived from the Schisandra fruit, an herb commonly
used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This naturally occurring herbal
ingredient has been found to produce tissue non-specific protection against
oxidative injury by enhancing cellular and mitochondrial glutathione
antioxidant status in the heart, liver, kidney, and brain.
The countries with
the highest rates of skin cancers may surprise you.
The top three countries
with the highest rates of skin cancer and ranked per death/100,000 people are
New Zealand, Australia and Slovenia. Often, these individuals also are
diagnosed with melanoma which is the most virulent form of skin cancer. Kiwi's
(New Zealander's) and Aussie's (Australians) are sun loving nations with
residents being approximately 13 more times likely to develop skin carcinomas.
The KEY in preventing skin damage is to take
precautions such as limiting over excessive sun exposure, covering up when
required and the constant application of UV protection products. Another way to protect the skin from UV damage
is to provide a protective barrier using Shisandrin B based products.
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