Current Events > Why is it good for foods to have anti-oxygents?

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I thought we needed oxygen to survive.
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It's complicated... but in a nutshell

In our body there are free radicals which we naturally produce but you can also get them from smoking, stress, pollution, etc. They cause damage to us which can make us sick, make us prone to diseases, age quicker, etc. Antioxidents get rid of these free radicals, kind of like how the immune system gets rid of infections.
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It's not, too much anti-oxidants are bad for you. So falling for the anti-oxidant meme isn't actually doing anything good for your body.
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Yeah but like anything it's a balance, too much or too little is bad. Most people don't get enough of them, best thing to do is just eat enough fruit and veg and you'll be fine
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flat_tyre posted...

It's complicated... but in a nutshell

In our body there are free radicals which we naturally produce but you can also get them from smoking, stress, pollution, etc. They cause damage to us which can make us sick, make us prone to diseases, age quicker, etc. Antioxidents get rid of these free radicals, kind of like how the immune system gets rid of infections.

A certain level of free radicals is actually healthy to have though.

Food companies oversimplify everything and just imply that anti-oxidants are some miraculous anti-aging substance though.
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I thought for sure TC was that guy "complete idiot" but was sad this wasnt him

Why you tryin to steal his gimmick bro!?!?!?
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HydroCannabinol posted...

I thought for sure TC was that guy "complete idiot" but was sad this wasnt him

Why you tryin to steal his gimmick bro!?!?!?

I dedicate this thread to our friend @Complete_Idi0t
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