Antioxidants are molecules that can inhibit the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons or hydrogen from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, free radicals can start a chain reaction. When the chain reaction occurs in the cell, can cause cell damage or death. When the chain reaction occurs in a purified monomer,
it will produce a polymer resin,
such as plastics, synthetic fibers, or oil paint
Although the oxidation reaction is essential for life, but can also be damaging oxidation. Indeed certain plants and animals maintain complex systems of multiple types of antioxidants, such as glutathione, vitamin C, and vitamin E as well as enzymes such as catalase, superoxide dismutase and various peroxidases. Low levels of antioxidants, or inhibition of antioxidant enzymes can cause oxidative stress and may damage or kill cells.Antioxidants can help protect blood vessels from people who have hypertension or diabetes-related damage to blood sugar levels are too high. Antioxidants are not lower blood pressure, but it can stop the damage. Lingonberry contains very high amounts of certain phytochemicals, which is a good source of antioxidants. The fruit may protect against excessive oxidation. Antioxidants have been shown to play a role in helping to prevent diseases such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and macular degeneration, "said Dr. Peter Bongiorno of Innersource Health as reported from FoxNewsHealth, Friday (30/12/2011).
Lingonberry came from Sweden, which is an evergreen shrub along the Scandinavian forest. Lingonberry fresher than cranberry. After knowing the health benefits of the fruit group berry, be sure to include these fruits in a variety of healthy daily diet. These fruits can be eaten directly or in addition to other food menu. With a wide variety of food menu, it can be an alternative to meet the daily intake of antioxidants.
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