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Schildge
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 Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:09 am Post subject: Benefits of antioxidants |
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What are the benefits of antioxidants?
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:09 am |
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McCarthy
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:17 am |
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The antioxidant chemicals are available in fruits and vegetables. It contains Vitamin C, E and other minerals like zinc and selenium. The fruits and vegetables contains proper amount of phytonutrients to avoid the problems. The phytonutrients such as flavonoids as well as carotenoids are one of the important phytonutrients you can get it from the fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Kolpin
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:27 am |
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What is reactive oxygen species?
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Rogers
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:04 pm |
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The reactive oxygen species (ROS) are called the free radicals and damaged oxygen molecules that are available in the body cells as a result the it damage the cellular membranes and change the genetic resources. The free radicals are developed through sun radiation, presence of toxins and many environmental pollutants in the body. The presence of the free radicals and damaged oxygen molecules are main cause of atherosclerosis, arthritis, cancer, diabetes and many other types of diseases. It is essential to eat the fruits and vegetables to enhance the oxidation in the body to reduce the risk of the many diseases like atherosclerosis, arthritis, cancer, diabetes. Consumption of fruits and vegetables contains the phytonutrients such as flavonoids as well as carotenoids that are important for our body.
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