Antoixidants are very important for a strong immunity.  They have the ability to neutralize dangerous molecules (free radicals) that would otherwise cause DNA damage.  Free radicals induce oxidative stress which promotes aging, inflammation, sickness, and disease.

What are freee radicals?

Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons.  The unpaired electrons make the molecules "unstable" causing oxidative stress.  Due to their instability, free radicals are very reactive and will steal electrons from healthy molecules for self preservation.  This process is detrimental and can cause a chain of events leading to chronic conditions such as cancer, Alzhemiers, heart disease, and more.

What do antioxidants do?

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by giving them electrons to make them stable.  Unlike other molecules, antioxidants can donate electrons but remain stable themselves.  This special ability makes antioxidants powerful protectants.  When counteracting free radicals, oxidative stress is decreased, therefore less cellular damage occurs.

Examples of  antioxidants are Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Glutathione, Vitamin E, Quercetin, Flavonoids, and many more.  

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