
Oxidation is the primary cause of damage to cells, organs, and tissues throughout the body. As the body ages, its ability to repair oxidative damage slows down, and the results are the changes we generally associate with aging: wrinkles, gray hair, the need for reading glasses, and so on. Slow diminishment of brain (cognitive) function, which can eventually lead to dementia, is also caused by oxidative damage.
Antioxidants are special nutrients that prevent and repair oxidation’s damaging effects. Beta-carotene; vitamins A, C, and E; and the minerals zinc and selenium are the best-known of the antioxidant nutrients, and a countless array of plant chemicals known as bioflavonoids appear to be even stronger antioxidants. Read More. . .
Browse the articles below to learn more about the damaging effects of oxidation and the powerful antioxidants found in foods and dietary supplements.
Hail to the Humble, Disease-Fighting Grape
By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
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Phenols Found to Be a Health Benefit of Maple Syrup
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Lycopene Benefits Blood Vessel Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Lutein Helps Eye Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Zinc: The Antioxidant That's Stronger than Iron
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Cranberries Antioxidant Superstars
By Maureen Williams, ND
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Looking for Lycopene? Diet Is Still the Best Source
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Lutein Slows Vision Loss
By Jane Hart, MD
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Mangosteen—the Antioxidant Powerhouse
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A Sight to Behold: Supplements for Healthy Vision
By Jayson Kroner
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Amla: The New King of Vitamin C
By Jayson Kroner
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Alpha Lipoic Acid – Free Radical Powerhouse
By Jayson Kroner
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Lycopene May Help Lung Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Study Finds Mechanism Behind Lycopene's Heart Benefits
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Antioxidants May Help Maintain Hearing Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Should Resveratrol Be a Daily Supplement?
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Study Examines Lutein’s Role in Eye Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Breakthrough Benefits of Quercetin and Resveratrol
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Resveratrol Shows Potential for Heart Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Resveratrol Found to Help with Inflammation
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Rooibos Tea (South African Red Tea) Can Boost Antioxidant Activity in the Blood
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Pycnogenol May Help with Allergy Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Resveratrol May Help with Eye Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Resveratrol and Brain Function
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Astaxanthin in the Pink
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Resveratrol on the Forefront of Stroke Prevention
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Lutein Plus Vitamin A May Slow Vision Loss in Retinitis Pigmentosa
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Pycnogenol May Help Kidney Function in Hypertension
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Resveratrol: What the Research Shows
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Erythritol is a Sweet, Zero-Calorie Antioxidant
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Antioxidant Misinformation
By Neil Levin, CCN
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Effects of Flavonoids in the Human Body
By Marcia J. Engles, MD
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Carnosine Found to Help Eye Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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GliSODin Found to Help Brain Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Broccoli Antioxidant Found to Help Lung Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Melatonin May Help Eye Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Are Antioxidants the Fountain of Youth?
By Maureen Williams, ND
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Are Antioxidants Worthless against Heart Disease?
By Neil Levin, CCN
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The Compatibility of Antioxidant Supplements with Chemotherapy
By Marcia Zimmerman, CN
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From Tree to Bar...And Beyond: Cocoa
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Fruit Polyphenolics and Brain Aging
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Pigments in Aging: An Overview
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Prevention of Mitochondrial Oxidative Damage Using Targeted Antioxidants
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