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Nutrients and non-nutritive substances that act as antioxidants
Vitamins

Vitamin C: In fruits and vegetables, fresh and raw, like guava, kiwi, mango, pineapple, persimmon, citrus, melons, strawberries, berries, peppers, tomatoes, brassicas (vegetables from the cabbage family), fruits and vegetables general.

Vitamin E (tocopherol): wheat germ, soybean oil, germ of cereals or whole grain cereals, olive oil, green leafy vegetables and nuts.
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This is a group of vitamins, minerals, natural dyes from plants and other compounds and enzymes (substances from our body involved in multiple metabolic processes), which block the damaging effect of the so-called free radicals. Most of the antioxidants found in plant foods, which explains that include fruits, legumes, vegetables or whole grains in our diet is so beneficial.

Free radicals and oxidation

Breathing in oxygen is essential for cellular life of our body, but because of the same molecules are produced, free radicals, which lead to lifelong negative health effects for their ability to alter the DNA (genes), proteins and lipids or fats.
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Nutrients and non-nutritive substances
Amino Acids Present in most plant foods, block the harmful effects of free radicals

Who has not heard of products such as juices and smoothies, vitamin A, C and E, and even candy containing vitamins or multiple benefits achieved through the inclusion of plant foods in the diet?
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Brain Health:

* The resveratrol in grapes has been associated with better brain health and is believed to protect against acute and chronic neurological diseases.

* It was shown in animals that exerts protection against brain damage caused by a neurotoxin.

* Resveratrol belongs to a family of compounds that inhibit the formation of tiny structures around the nerves called fibrils, indicative of Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative nerve diseases.

* The Parkinson, the areas around the nerves of iron are enriched in an abnormal way, which makes them more susceptible to oxidative damage. In one study, resveratrol and other antioxidants protected nerve cells similar to those of Parkinson against oxidation by iron.

Heart Health:

* The antioxidants of grapes have been shown to reduce susceptibility to oxidation of lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C by its acronym in English). It is believed that oxidized LDL plays a critical role in early stages of the atherosclerotic process.

* The grape polyphenols reduce platelet aggregation and arterial lesion formation. Read the rest of this entry »