Antioxidants are one of the most common terms in the world of nutrition and health. But what exactly are they, how do they work, and why are they said to protect against cancer and heart disease?
What are free radicals and antioxidants?
Free radicals are unstable molecules that are naturally produced in metabolic processes and are augmented by smoking, pollution, and stress. They damage cells and DNA, accelerating aging and chronic disease. Antioxidants annihilate these roots and protect cells.
The most important food antioxidants
Vitamin C
Peppers, oranges, kiwi and broccoli. protects the cell