Antioxidant rich foods list : benefits of antioxidant

 

Antioxidant are the substances that kills the free radicals and prevent or slow down the damage of cell which caused by free radicals. 

Free radicals are unsustainable molecule which enter in the body from environmental sources (pollutants, sunlight exposure, smoking) or formed when you perform exercise, at the time when body converts food in to energy. free radical responsible for cell damage (oxidative stress) and cause certain type of health disease, like Alzheimer's disease,  Parkinson's disease, Age related macular degeneration, Cardiovascular disease (CVDs) and etc.

Antioxidant also known as radical scavenger, it kills the free radical by interrupting radical chain reactions. 

Green vegetables and fruits are the rich source of antioxidant. antioxidant supplements also available in the market. 

Our body also produce some types of antioxidant. 

Antioxidant can help to prevent various disease, like Certain cancer, Cataracts, Alzheimer's disease,  Parkinson's disease, Age related macular degeneration, Cardiovascular disease (CVDs) and it also slow down the risk of getting these disease. 

Types of antioxidants

• Phytonutrients
• Resveratrol
• Anthocyanins
• Lycopene
• Isoflavones
• Lutein

Some vitamin and minerals also works as antioxidant 

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Copper
• Selenium
• Manganese

Benefits of antioxidants  

• Helps kill free radicals 
• Prevents certain disease, like Cardiovascular disease, cancer, cataract, etc. 
• Helps heart health
• Help your eyes
• Reduce oxidative stress
• Help mental health
• It support healthy aging

Food rich in antioxidant 

• Dark chocolate
• Spinach
• Beets
• Beans
• Cabbage
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Nuts
• Green tea
• Whole grains
• Fish
• Broccoli
• Potatoes

 

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