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Acai
vs free radicals and Oxidation:
Oxidation is
a natural process that occurs when a substance combines with
oxygen. Some examples of this would be metal rusting or an
apple browning after its been cut. Oxidative damage can
occur from many sources some of which include, ultraviolet
light, radiation, smoking, environmental pollutants,
alcohol, injury, aging, strenuous exercise, and chronic
disease. Although no one is immune to
oxidative damage, antioxidants can help slow down or
even help prevent the oxidation process. This way, we can
help
prevent or even repair damage done to our body's cells.
Oxidation in our cells is a natural process but can
unfortunately also create free radicals.
Antioxidants are essential in fighting free radicals, which
are known to decrease joint function and mobility as the
body ages. The
Acai berry has
been determined to have high levels of
antioxidants1. Antioxidants can help destroy free radicals in your body,
and prevent them from replicating and replacing healthy
cells. They may also help repair already damaged cells in
your body caused by free radicals and oxidation. Therefore,
antioxidants
can
help fortify your immune system and maximize your health.
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1Schauss,
A. G.; Wu, X.; Prior, R. L.; Ou, B.; Patel, D.; Huang, D.;
Owens, John.; Agarwal, Amit.; Jensen, Gitte S.; Hart, Aaron
N.; Shanbrom, Edward. “Antioxidant Capacity and Other
Bioactivities of the Freeze-Dried Amazonian Palm Berry,
Euterpe oleraceae Mart. (Acai)” J. Agric. Food Chem. 2006,
54, 8598–8603.
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