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Antioxidants protect our bodies from free radicals, which are atoms with unpaired electrons that cause oxidative damage to cells. This chemical reaction suppresses the immune system, causes infections, and can contribute to cardiovascular disease and cancer. Although there are literally hundreds of pills, syrups, and fruit bars on the market, whole foods remain the best source of antioxidants. Food contains compounds that enhance each other. Although the health food industry has in the past thought that more of a good thing is better, new research shows that this is not the case. For examp...
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