Antioxidants are special natural nutrients that help protect our cells by neutralizing harmful "free radicals" in our bodies. Typically, electrons are found in pairs, but when molecules break apart, they create single, overactive, and unstable molecules known as free radicals. Since "free radicals" are molecules with an unpaired electron, nutrients like antioxidants neutralize them by donating some of their own electrons. This electron donation process acts as a natural "off" switch for the free radicals, preventing them from causing cellular damage and inflammation.

Sources of antioxidants

The body produces certain antioxidants, yet many plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and whole food nutritional supplements are rich in these substances. Dietary antioxidants include vitamins A, C, and E, alongside compounds like beta-carotene and lycopene. Consuming a diet abundant in antioxidants may help diminish the risk of oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals.

Measurements of antioxidants

Always try to find out the "ORAC Score" of the food source or nutritional supplement that you're consuming if you can. "ORAC" stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity and is a measure of a food's antioxidant activity. ORAC measures how well a food protects cells from damage caused by free radicals. Typically, the higher the ORAC score, the greater the antioxidant activity of the food or supplement source.

I always advocate for people to consume their fruits and vegetables. However, it's important to understand that if these foods don't come from a quality soil source, the plants, fruits, and vegetables may be deficient in the minerals and other nutrients necessary to support a robust and accurate ORAC score. For more information on soil nutrient deficiencies, visit https://90hive.com/post/minerals-are-essential Consulting with a good Naturopathic (ND) doctor, Osteopathic (DO) doctor, or a holistic health coach can help you find the ORAC score that best suits you.

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