Antioxidants Benefits: Antioxidants and Your Health

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Oxygen is the essence of life. We can’t live without breathing. But, surprisingly enough, oxygen can also be your worst enemy. Too much oxygen is as harmful and destructive to your body as rust and corrosion is to your car. That’s why dietary antioxidants are so vitally important to your health and well-being. Think of [...]

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December 20, 2006
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Antioxidant Benefits: Carotenoids and Sun Protection

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Carotenoids, sometimes called nature’s crayons, are found naturally in red, orange, yellow, and green fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, tomatoes, carrots, apricots, spinach and broccoli. These potent antioxidants are responsible for protecting plants from sun damage. Without them, plants would be fried shortly after sunrise. Carotenoids act as scavengers of harmful free radicals that [...]

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December 12, 2006
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