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What Are Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are compounds naturally found in various foods that help protect cells against free radical damage. Free radicals can damage cells and may also play a role in cancer, heart disease, and other conditions. Scientists are still discovering the various forms of antioxidants as there are so many! For example, there are more than 4,000 known flavonoids which is only one class of antioxidant. Below are 10 well known antioxidants and where you can find them.
