* Found within the cell’s mitochondria, another SOD enzyme is manganese dependent (MnSOD). Regardless of SOD's presence, naturally or via GliSODin, a deficiency of the manganese cofactor results in diminished activity of MnSOD. Foods that are an excellent source of manganese include mustard greens, chard, spinach, romaine lettuce, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, oats, brown rice and green beans.
* External (exogenous) substances that also exhibit antioxidant properties can reinforce SOD and the body’s other internal (endogenous) antioxidant enzymes, glutathione peroxidase and catalase. The most important exogenous antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene (precursor of vitamin A). Although many foods contain some antioxidants, only a few have sufficiently large quantities. Blueberries, strawberries and goji berries are rich in vitamin C. Wheat germ, almonds, and sunflower seeds are some foods with the highest vitamin E content. Carrots, sweet potato and spinach are foods high in beta carotene.
* Silymarin ([[Milk Thistle]]) helps increase levels of [[Glutathione]] and [[Superoxide Dismutase]] (SOD) your bodies two most powerful intracellular anti-oxidants.
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