Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) acts as a potent antioxidant that regenerates Vitamin E and prevents lipid peroxidation, thereby protecting cell membranes and DNA from oxidative damage.
Eat fruits high in Vitamin C, such as strawberries, oranges, and black currants, to support your body's antioxidant defenses and protect cells from damage.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) changes to the ascorbate radical by giving an electron to the lipid radical to stop the lipid peroxidation chain reactions ... and regenerates vitamin E, a lipid-soluble vitamin in lipoproteins and membranes.
Why this rating
Well-established biochemical mechanism cited in the review.
Source
Bioactive Compounds of Edible Fruits with Their Anti-Aging Properties: A Comprehensive Review to Prolong Human Life
Rajni Dhalaria et al. · Antioxidants · 2020
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