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All You Need To Know About: Antioxidants

Posted on May 29, 2012 by freakinxtreme

All You Need To Know About: Antioxidants   What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants help protect the body from free radical damage. Free radicals can be visualized by cutting an apple open and sitting it on the table. After a couple minutes, … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants: What are they?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by freakinxtreme

The enemy: Free Radicals Free radicals are the by-products of a normal and necessary event- the burning of oxygen by cells in your body to produce energy. These by-products are damaged molecules. They are missing an electron, and they ‘want’ … Continue reading →

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Inflammation – Healing Reaction and Precursor to Chronic Disease

Posted on July 7, 2011 by freakinxtreme

Inflammation – Healing Reaction and Precursor to Chronic Disease Posted by Vicki | Under Effects of Diet and Environment Inflammation is central to the body’s ability to defend, maintain and repair itself. Its symptoms appear as redness, heat, swelling and pain, … Continue reading →

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