Micronutrients & recovery
Consuming fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E, carotenoids, phenolic acids, flavonoids) helps prevent diseases associated with oxidative stress, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders, by neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress.
Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily to get natural antioxidants. Focus on colorful produce like oranges, tomatoes, apples, and leafy greens, as they contain high levels of vitamins and polyphenols that help protect your body from cellular damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.
Consuming them in adequate quantities improves the immune system and helps prevent diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even certain types of cancer.
Why this rating
This is a review paper summarizing observational and mechanistic studies; it does not present new primary clinical trial data.
Source
Exploring the potential of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables and strategies for their recovery
Ana Arias et al. · Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies · 2022
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