Plant antioxidants: colour me healthy.
Plants make a variety of compounds in response to environmental stress, many of which function as antioxidants when consumed. The plants' own defences against oxidative stress can be used for your benefit, prolonging your life by acquiring their protection. By eating plenty of vegetables and fruit, you may help to significantly reduce the risk of many age-related degenerative diseases.
Foyer
C H
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IACR-Rothamsted and Unilever Research, UK.
Fletcher
J M
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D000375:Aging / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D018384:Oxidative Stress / Q000187:drug effects*; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species; D014675:Vegetables
D000975:Antioxidants; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species