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Antioxidants are compounds that circulate in
your body. They make up a brigade that protects your cells. They are able to
delay or prevent the build up of free radicals, which are very unstable
molecules naturally produced by the body. Free radicals change normal cell
functionning.
Since they are very unstable,
free radicals become toxic when they are too
numerous to be neutralized by the body. It is thought that free radicals play a
role in many diseases: cancers, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis and
cataracts. They are also thought to play a role in the aging process.
Therefore, it is important to add a sufficient amount of antioxidants to your
diet to counter the negative effects of free radicals.
What benefits do antioxidants have on health?
Antioxidants ensure balance by neutralizing excess free radicals. This protects
the body's cells from premature aging and ensures adequate functioning.
Antioxidants reduce the weakening of the immune defences due to aging.
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