This is a tall order for many who can't find the time to eat three nutritious meals a day. Postmenopausal women have an increased need for calcium and vitamin D as well. As we saw in the above table for many Americans there IS a deficiency. Oxidation is the process that turns the newspaper yellow and the sliced apple brown. Oxidation also contributes to the breakdown of our bodies as we age, and has been linked to heart disease ad cancer.
Free radicals are compounds associated with oxidation in our bodies.
Antioxidants such as vitamins E and C, selenium and bea-carotene help protect against free radical damage. Its intent is solely informational and educational. The information is not a substitute for talking with your health professional.