What Are Free Radicals and Why Do We Need Antioxidants?

Free radicals damage cells and DNA. Free Radicals are produced by natural body processes and Introduced via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and sub-optimal eating habits thought to cause cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables help to neutralize free radicals. Less than 15% Americans eat their daily 7 serves fruits and vegetables.

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Why Do Plants Contain Antioxidants?

Photosynthesis – exposes plants to a massive number of free radicals. Light energy from the sun is converted to stored physical energy. Plants produce antioxidant pigments to protect themselves from damage. Antioxidants are responsible for the bright colors of many orange, red, blue, purple fruits, berries and algae. Ingesting plant-based antioxidants protects from free radicals. Antioxidants work synergistically (combined effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects). Far more effective, when spectrums of antioxidants are...

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