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Antioxidants - Do We Really Need Them?
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“Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures.” -- Medical News Today
Free radicals are waste substances produced by our cells as the body processes food and reacts to the environment. Oxidative stress is the result of the body’s inability to process or remove free radicals properly, which consequently harms our cells and body function.
Here are some reasons that escalate the production of free radicals in the body:
- Inflammation
- Pollution
- UV exposure
- Cigarette smoke
Many health issues and chronic diseases have been linked to oxidative stress -- cancer, heart disease, stroke, inflammatory conditions, immune deficiency, respiratory diseases and arthritis.
Antioxidants are important to fight off free radical damage in our bodies.
Health Benefits of Ginger
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Ginger is rich in a phytonutrients compound known as gingerols. Gingerols contribute to many of the health benefits that we get from ginger.
Here are some of the benefits of gingerols.