You already know the value of antioxidants in promoting cardiovascular health, boosting the immune system, fighting cancer, managing diabetes, and preventing Alzheimer’s and other diseases of aging. And, as the following examples illustrate, scientists are continually finding new ways in which antioxidants are important for good health.
• Acrylamide, a chemical formed when frying, baking or grilling carbohydrate-rich foods at high temperatures, is a carcinogen that has been linked to breast cancer in humans. In recent Danish studies, researchers found that adding various antioxidants during preparation significantly reduced the acrylamide content of certain foods.
• In an study published in the January issue of The Archives of Ophthalmology, researchers observed that higher intakes of vitamin E and lutein—both powerful antioxidants—were associated with lower incidence of cataracts in 35,000 women.
• According to a report published in the journal Ophthalmology, antioxidant and carotenoid supplements may actually improve retinal function in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Previous studies have suggested that antioxidants may help to prevent AMD, the leading cause of legal blindness in people over 55 years of age. Now, while researchers caution that further studies involving larger populations are required to confirm the results of this small study, it appears the role of antioxidants in fighting AMD may reach beyond prevention.
Getting the quantity and variety of antioxidants you need from the foods you eat is almost impossible, even if you eat a healthy, balanced diet. And given the mounting evidence of antioxidants’ benefits, supplementing your diet just makes sense. Try Pomology pomegranate-based formulas today—they’ll help you fill the gap.
