2006-07-18 16:47:54 · 10 answers · asked by ellis1_30308 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Chicago Party seems to know his stuff.
I always understood that anti-oxidants helped boost the "free radicals" that help your body to protect against cancer. And nobody wants cancer, so eat up those yummy anti-oxidants!
2006-07-18 16:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by Big E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IAs cells function normally in the body, they produce damaged molecules — called free radicals. These free radicals are highly unstable and steal components from other cellular molecules, such as fat, protein, or DNA, thereby spreading the damage.
This damage continues in a chain reaction, and entire cells soon become damaged and die. This process is called peroxidation. Peroxidation is useful because it helps the body destroy cells that have outlived their usefulness and kills germs and parasites. However, peroxidation, when left unchecked, also destroys or damages healthy cells.
Antioxidants help prevent widespread cellular destruction by willingly donating components to stabilize free radicals. More importantly, antioxidants return to the surface of the cell to stabilize rather than damage other cellular components.
When there are not enough antioxidants to hold peroxidation in check, free radicals begin damaging healthy cells which, in turn, can lead to problems. For example, free radical damage to immune cells can lead to an increased risk of infections.
2006-07-18 16:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure it does, terrific thank you to get carry of antioxidants in the gadget is to consume various end bring about empty abdomen. end result are absorbed no longer digested different than for bananas and dried end result.
2016-10-08 02:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antioxidants prevent cancer.
2006-07-18 16:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They keep you from dying horribly of preventable diseases. The specifics behind this can (and has) filled entire books.
2006-07-18 16:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not trying to be funny...but they make you pass a LOT of gas.
2006-07-18 16:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Mommymonster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helps you stay healthier younger and fight free radicals which are cancer causing
2006-07-18 16:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
help boost your immune system
2006-07-18 16:49:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let me know if you find out
2006-07-18 16:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by Chantal..carpe diem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anti-oxidize?
2006-07-18 16:49:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋