Antioxidants Revealed

Antioxidants Revealed September 25, 2009 According to the September issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter new research shows that little benefit comes from taking supplements designed to increase antioxidant levels in the body. Doctors at Mayo report the best source for antioxidants is not found in a bottle but in a diet rich in antioxidant foods. Antioxidants are protective molecules naturally produced by the body designed to inactivate free radicals that occur as a normal consequence of cellular metabolism. Free radicals cause damage to DNA, fats and proteins that have been linked to heart disease, cancer and other chronic illnesses. Unfortunately, body production cannot keep up with demand for neutralizing free radicals requiring the addition of foods high in antioxidants to augment normal physiological production. So why is real food superior to a supplement found in a bottle for protection against disease? Research continues to demonstrate that individuals who eat antioxidant rich foods have less cancer and heart disease. Read More     6 Reasons Why You Should Drink Water   Kids Prefer Large Portions   Can What You Eat Determine How Well You Can Think To unsubscribe or change subscriber options   click here .

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