The first is it keeps free radicals from forming in the first place. They also prevent heavy metals from sparking oxidation. Prevention is vital, since oxidation causes the body to break down and become weak. The second is it intercepts oxidizing radicals that have already formed and stop them from multiplying. Unless the body has ample defenses, oxidizing chain reactions will make it vulnerable to further damage. The third is it gets to work on damage already caused by oxidation. The body has an amazing ability to heal, and with this defense system it can clean up messes already progress. Antioxidants go through and wipe out oxidants. The four and last defense is it remove the molecules that are severely damaged and beyond repair. During this process, antioxidants clean up the debris and toxins generated by free radical damage. Antioxidants are found in food as amino acids, bioflavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals. Vitamins A, C, and E are antioxidant powerhouses that prevent as well as clean up free radical damage. For example, vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents oxidative damage in cells, keeping cell walls from breaking down by protecting the essential fatty acids within those cell walls. Vitamin E is best known for protecting skin cells from ultraviolet radiation (UV rays); it also keeps stored vitamin A from …show more content…
For example, I have been eating fruits like oranges, grapes, and tangerine as part of dessert in each meal. In addition, I also ate carrots, kale, spinach, and other vibrant vegetables that contain carotenoids. Lastly, I make sure I consumed green leafy vegetables such as spinach, brussels sprouts, and broccoli, which are great sources of vitamin. I prefer to consume these nutrients as part of a colorful whole food diet so that I don’t need to take any supplement in order to compensate a deficiency in my