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MandyMandz
MandyMandz Posts: 74
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
What are Antioxidants!!!?
In a lot of my drinks, they have antioxidants?
What are they?
What do they do?

Sorry for the weird question! But i want to knooow whats in my drink!

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  • GingerDarlene
    GingerDarlene Posts: 164 Member
    Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals (by-products) which can cause damage. Antioxidants act as "free radical scavengers" and hence prevent and repair damage done by these free radicals. Health problems such as heart disease, macular degeneration, diabetes, cancer etc are all contributed by oxidative damage. Indeed, a recent study conducted by researchers from London found that 5 servings of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke by 25 percent. Antioxidants may also enhance immune defense and therefore lower the risk of cancer and infection.
  • emmyvera
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    i love foods with antioxidants. :love: just really enjoy them and it's great that they are working so hard to keep me healthy.
    there are also tons of delicious foods with antioxidants within.

    do a search for foods with antioxidants.
    there are great things you can put into your diet............

    blueberries, strawberries, red kidney beans, russet potatoes, apples, artichoke hearts, etc.
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