Antioxidants Helps Neutralize Free Radicals in the Body and Boost Overall Health

 

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. There are thousands of different substances that can act as antioxidants. Examples of antioxidants include vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and carotenoids, such as lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene. Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures, and can damage cells, causing illness and aging.

Antioxidants are said to help neutralize free radicals in the body, and this is thought to boost overall health. The sources of antioxidants can be natural and/or artificial. The best antioxidant sources are fruits and vegetables, as well as products derived from plants. Furthermore, certain plant-based foods are thought to be rich in antioxidants. Potatoes, carrots, spinach, and broccoli are all high in antioxidants, and so are kale, artichokes, asparagus, cabbage, avocados, beetroot, lettuce, pumpkin, radish, squash, collard greens, and sweet potatoes.

Although free radicals are produced naturally in the body, lifestyle factors can accelerate their production. Antioxidants may prevent damage caused by free radicals by neutralizing them. These include the nutrient antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, and the minerals (zinc, copper, and selenium). Therefore, the importance of finding foods rich in antioxidants is essential for good health, because antioxidants contain various nutrients that are essential for the human body and help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body.

Moreover, a diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases (including certain cancers and heart disease). Thus, the use of antioxidants or the consumption of antioxidants is increasing with a rapid pace across the globe. In November 2020, researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan developed a system to quickly and easily measure the antioxidant capacity of food. The new method of testing could lead to an increase in value for some foods, and help dictate best practice when it comes to cultivation and production.

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