Antioxidant (1)

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Antioxidants (1)

Are a chemical substance that are needed by our body to slow down or to stop the oxidation process

Antioxidants (2)

This substance protects body cells from damage by free radicals and is cosidered as a defensive line against diseases

Antioxidants (3)

Our bodies are capable of producing antioxidant substances, but as we grow old, this ability decreases

Examples of antioxidants found in food (1)

Beta carotene

Examples of antioxidants found in food (2)

Lutein

Examples of antioxidants found in food (3)

Lycopene

Examples of antioxidants found in food (4)

Vitamin C

Examples of antioxidants found in food (5)

Vitamin E

Antioxidant (beta carotene)

Commonly found in most red, yellow and orange coloured food

Examples of foods that have beta carotene (1)

Carrots

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