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Antioxidants

Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Antioxidants are found in many foods, including fruits and vegetables. They are also available as dietary supplements. Examples of antioxidants include:

Vegetables and fruits are rich sources of antioxidants. There is good evidence that eating a diet with lots of vegetables and fruits is healthy and lowers risks of certain diseases. But it isn't clear whether this is because of the antioxidants, something else in the foods, or other factors.

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  1. Antioxidants (National Library of Medicine)  
    Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Antioxidants are found in many foods, including fruits and ... are also available as dietary supplements. Examples of antioxidants include: Beta-carotene Lutein Lycopene Selenium Vitamin A ...
  2. Antioxidant Supplements: What You Need To Know From the National Institutes of Health (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)  
    Antioxidants/Start Here ... Antioxidants ... National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health ... From the National Institutes of Health ... This fact sheet provides ...
  3. Antioxidants (Harvard School of Public Health)  
    Antioxidants/Start Here ... Antioxidants ... Harvard School of Public Health ... Often used as a marketing buzzword, learn about the role of antioxidants beyond the ...
  4. Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    A fact sheet about antioxidants, substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may ...
  5. Antioxidants: Protecting Healthy Cells (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)  
    Antioxidants: Protecting Healthy Cells, Antioxidants, Vitamins and Minerals, Food and Nutrition Information, vitamins C and E, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, carotenoids, beta-carotene, lycopene and ...
  6. Vitamin A (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Cell functions Immune system Vitamin A is an antioxidant. It can come from plant or animal sources. ...
  7. Vitamin C (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... grow and develop normally. Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It is important for your skin, bones, and ...
  8. Vitamin E (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... grow and develop normally. Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It plays a role in your immune system ...
  9. Selenium is an antioxidant which seems to inhibit cell proliferation. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of selenium is 55 ug (micrograms).
  10. Antioxidants: What You Need to Know (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    Antioxidants/Start Here ... Antioxidants ... American Academy of Family Physicians
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