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Antioxidants
Antioxidant Quick Facts
| Antioxidants prevent free radical damage |
| Found in foods, herbs, and several teas |
| Must be ingested to have effect |
Oxidation has the same effect on human cells that it does on metal.
In metals, the damage shows up as rust. In human cells, it shows up as
decreased vitality and shortened life span.
The answer to the oxidation problem within human cells is antioxidants.
Several conventional vitamins have antioxidant properties if taken in sufficient
quantities. Antioxidants are also found in food sources such as different types of
tea.
Below are several sources with detailed information on antioxidant sources.
Green Tea - VitaminFan.com's Green Tea Page - Great information and resources on a great antioxidant, green tea
Vitamin E - VitaminFan.com's Vitamin E page