18. Dr. Greg Caldwell - Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Antioxidants & How to Measure Them without a Blood Test!

Welcome to the 18th episode! We are talking about all things antioxidants with the expert himself, Dr. Greg Caldwell! Topics: - A review of cellular respiration and how we make energy / ATP -What are reactive oxygen species (ROS), and how are they produced during respiration? -What are other external factors that may contribute to ROS production? -What do ROS do to our bodies? -How can we decrease the levels of ROS within our bodies? -What are antioxidants, what do they do, and how can we increase our antioxidant levels? -The link between disease and low antioxidant levels. -Do you need to supplement with antioxidants, or is diet alone enough? -Now, if you think you are consuming enough antioxidants, are you actually absorbing them? Is your gut healthy enough to absorb them? -How do you know you are absorbing your antioxidant supplements? -How can you measure your antioxidant levels? -NEW TECH ALERT: There is a way to measure antioxidant levels without blood testing! -What is the BioPhotonic Scanner, and how does it work? -Thank you! Resources: If you are interested in purchasing a BioPhotonic Scanner, click linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness Follow @synthesisofwellness on Instagram Follow @chloe_c_porter on TikTok Visit linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness to support the podcast, visit my website, get discount codes, and more! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating or review, or share this episode to your stories over on Instagram (and tag me; I love connecting with you guys!)