A 31-year-old member asked:
What do antioxidants do?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Free radicals: Antioxidants help to prevent cell damage from free radicals.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What vitamins are antioxidants?
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Dr. Jose Barretoanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
A,C and E: Vitamins a, c and e are antioxidants and there are enzymes that are antioxidants as well. Eat 8-10 portions of fruits and vegetable every day. If for any reason you cannot eat that amount, then consider juice plus. https://www.juiceplus.com/nsa/content/home.soa?site=jb96909
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Are there any antioxidants in seeds?
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Dr. Paul Cohenanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Yes...: Muscadine grape seeds; sesame seeds, are potent sources of anti-oxidants. Ask your doctor(or the local health food store) for more information.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Where do we find the most antioxidants?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 61 years experience
Anti-oxidants: Most anti-oxidants that we eat are found in densely colored foods such as: fruits, berries, vegetables , and some spices.
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