antioxidant

An antioxidant is a nutrient that works inside of the body to prevent and repair cell damage. Antioxidants protect the body from the effects of free radicals and oxidation. An antioxidant acts as a Good Samaritan by donating an electron to neutralize free radicals.

A good visual demonstration of what happens inside the body as an antioxidant works its magic is seen when witnessing an apple's inner flesh stay white, instead of browning, when it is dipped into a liquid high in vitamin C (an antioxidant), like orange juice.

Some of the hotter health food supplements on the market today that have unusually high contents of antioxidants are resveratrol and acai berry. Some of the better-known antioxidants are vitamins A, C, and E, and carotenoids and flavonoids.

Bloggers speaking about the power inherent in an antioxidant can be found at sites like vividberry and getjused.

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• Amazon Thunder Pure Organic Acai Fruit Benefits

  
  HEALTHY LIVING TIPS — Authority: 141
  Acai has a number of benefits, including antioxidants, fiber, fatty acids, and proteins. The antioxidants from Acai are ten to thirty times that of red wine and more than twice that of blueberries. It’s known to have the best nutritional value of any fruit on the planet, earning it the title of “super berry.”The ...
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  MISTY WATERCOLOR MEMORIES _____________________ BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP ~ Rich in antioxidants , a delicious soup that looks and tastes like autumn (adapted from Nov 2006 Food & Wine ) _____________ 8 cups organic chicken broth 1 butternut squash (quartered, seeded, peeled & ...
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• Getting Twiggy with It: A Toasty Love Affair

  
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• Vitamin Supplements – Do They Work?

  
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• How to Lose Weight With Acai Berry

  
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• Squeezing the Most Nutrients Out of your Veggies – Cooked or Raw?

  
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• Antioxidants – Minimize Your Free Radical Damage. Facts To Know

  
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• Eight cups of tea a day can boost your heart and brain

  
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  London, November 07 (ANI): Drinking eight cups of tea daily might sound a bit too much for some people, but health experts say the intake can help fight heart disease, improve brain power and also boost longevity.Independent dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton’s research on caffeine at King’s College, London, saw her ...
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• Health Benefits of the Chinese Green Tea Diet

  
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• How Vitamins Help Combat Acne

  
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• Can Anti-oxidants Prevents Cataracts?

  
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• Acai Berry and Antioxidant Supplements

  
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• Super Antioxidant Fruit Drink Supplement… http://CBD.MLMIntegrityMarketing.com ..Bill Palte

  
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  Super Antioxidant Fruit Drink Supplement… http://CBD.MLMIntegrityMarketing.com ..Bill Palte… A super antioxidant fruit drink supplement is on the market. This product is very unique in many ways, the most interesting is the antioxidant powers of this fruit. On the antioxidant side, a single 1 gram serving of ...
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• Fluorescent Proteins and chromoprotein protect corals as antioxidants

  
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• Need a Brain Boost?

  
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• Herbal Supplement Considerations

  
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• Spice Up Your Life with the Anti-Inflammatory Herb Turmeric

  
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