Health Trivia: An antioxidant is a chemical that fights and - TopicsExpress



          

Health Trivia: An antioxidant is a chemical that fights and neutralizes antagonistic cells, also known as “free radicals.” Antioxidants are composed of a group of vitamins, minerals and enzymes the body needs for optimal health. Technically, free radicals are molecules missing an electron. Once a molecule loses an electron, it tries to grab a spare one from another nearby cell. This may not sound like a problem, but such molecules can damage healthy cells by “stealing” their electrons, causing them to become unstable. Antioxidants counteract this by providing free radicals with another electron. Emerging science suggests that a diet rich in antioxidant foods has also been shown to support luminous skin and eyes and maintain healthy organs and tissues.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 06:24:02 +0000

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