Additional Information On ECGC And Antioxidants
What Is ECGC - Epigallocatechin Gallate, One of natures most powerful Antioxidants.
And the reason for it's popularity is the Antioxidants found in it.
Antioxidants - PROTECT THE BODY'S CELLS. They are essential to nutrition because they protect the body's cells from damaging effects of free radicals. Free
Radicals are highly reactive molecules that are given off during the
oxidation process, which is part of the digestion process. Many
scientists believe a diet rich in polyphenol antioxidants may reduce
the negative effects of free radicals.
Where are Antioxidants found?
In Many Foods, and abundant in fruits and vegetables, as well as in other foods including nuts, grains and some meats, poultry and fish. The list below describes food sources of common antioxidants. For complete list
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For Information on Antioxidants, and fighting Cancer
Information from the National Cancer Institute
How might antioxidants prevent cancer?
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals as the natural by-product of normal cell processes. Free radicals are molecules with incomplete electron shells which make them more chemically reactive than those with complete electron shells. Exposure to various environmental factors, including tobacco smoke and radiation, can also lead to free radical formation. In humans, the most common form of free radicals is oxygen. When an oxygen molecule (O2) becomes electrically charged or "radicalized" it tries to steal electrons from other molecules, causing damage to the DNA and other molecules. Over time, such damage may become irreversible and lead to disease including cancer. Antioxidants are often described as "mopping up" free radicals, meaning they neutralize the electrical charge and prevent the free radical from taking electrons from other molecules.