What is oxidation? We cut an apple, left it on a table, after a while, it turns brown. This is an oxidation process.
Do you know that oxidation process also happen in our body? We are exposed to pollution, stress, poor nutrition, UV etc. everyday. Little did we know that these can lead to oxidation process in our cell. When we subjected to outside factors like radiation, stress etc., our body is contantly producing toxin and burning by using oxygen which is similar to an apple turns brown. As such it produces free radicals which could damage our cell membrance. When our cells are damaged and are not being repaired properly, it could lead to cancer, diseases, illness and ageing.
How do we protect our cells from free radicals? We need anti-oxidants, example of anti-oxidants are Vitamins E, C, A which can be found in vegetables and fruits. It helps to fight against the free radicals to protect our cells, healthy cells can help to maintain body functions and keep us healthy. There are numerous research studies show that anti-oxidants may slow or potentially prevent process of cancer. Visit http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/antioxidantsprevention for more information and trials on anti-oxidants vs cancer.
