Antioxidants and its many health benefits


Protect against free radicals which are responsible for certain cancers
Reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases,
Minimize risks of macular degeneration, muscle soreness, etc....
Strong support for progressive and healthy aging
Reinforce our immune functions
Play an important for maintaining an optimal liver function
Strengthen the body elimination systems 

Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules( fabricated by cells)
  that have lost electrons due to stress and many other factors(exposure to sunlight and) pollution. These unstable molecules will wander around our bodies trying to stabilize themselves by stealing electron from other molecules. When they succeed, they create even more free radicals which damage healthy cells and make our bodies vulnerable to diseases. 

They cause low-density lipoprotein (LDL) the bad cholesterol- which is at the heart of atherosclerosis, coronary artery diseases, and cardio vascular complications; they are also responsible for altering DNA( deoxyribonucleic acid  present in human being to determine their fundamental and distinct characteristics) which expose us to certain cancers; they even accelerate the aging process in certain people; they are responsible for macular degeneration and vision loss.
Unless something steps in the way to prevent these molecules from fulfilling their freedom, damage can be irreparable. This is where antioxidants come in as a barrier. 





Antioxidants are found in most fruits and vegetables:



  Some of the top foods  for antioxidants are: 
Dark chocolate, berries family, pecans, artichoke, kidney beans, cilantro, tomatoes, broccoli, kale, pomegranates, pumpkin seeds, carrots, sweet potatoes, 

They provide vitamin C,E, beta carotene, and minerals. 

Vitamin C also called ascorbic acid is really good in eliminating free radicals from our bodies. Research also suggest that vitamin C may help reduce the effects of aging. It strengthens bones and collagen, quick healing from wounds, also good for great smokers. It takes 20 milligrams of vitamin C to eliminate free radical effects of cigarette. 
 Vitamin E on the other hand stands as barrier to heart diseases caused by the effects of free radicals. New research found that women who consistently consume vitamin E are at lower risks of having heart conditions as opposed to their counterparts who are inconsistent in taking vitamin E. 

You may also want to use some herbs to increase your antioxidants intake: clove, cinnamon, oregano, turmeric, cumin, parsley, basil, ginger, thyme, garlic, and cayenne.

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