Antioxidants
When you leave an apple exposed to the air, it turns brown. The damage to the apple is caused by oxygen in the air, and is called oxidation. A substance that can reduce oxidation is called an antioxidant. Antioxidants are said to help your body repair cells and may even reduce the effect of aging.
Common antioxidants are nutrients like B vitamins including Beta Carotene, Vitamins C and E and selenium. Foods like grape seed extract and pomegranate juice are high in antioxidants. Antioxidants may be taken as supplements or ingested as food. Most experts believe that getting antioxidants from food is the most healthful way to obtain them.
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineUric acid is the most abundant liquid antioxidant you have and accounts for as much as two-thirds of all free radical scavenging capacity in the blood. Although uric acid may be able to help prevent damage from a stroke, it can do a real number on your... Full Answer
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- Q What should I know before taking Diindolylmethane (DIM)?
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Dr. Julie Chen, Integrative MedicineCancer patients who are being actively treated should check with their doctors before taking Diindolylmethane, or DIM - and pregnant women should avoid it, too. Watch integrative medicine expert Julie Chen, MD, discuss who should not take DIM. Full Answer
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- Q What is the best way to take Diindolylmethane (DIM)?
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Dr. Julie Chen, Integrative MedicineThe best way to take Diindolylmethane, or DIM, is as a supplement, and you want to choose a bottle that has DIM complex in the active ingredients on the label. Watch integrative medicine expert Julie Chen, MD, discuss DIM and the proper dosages. Full Answer
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- Q What are the health benefits of Diindolylmethane (DIM)?
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Dr. Julie Chen, Integrative MedicineDiindolylmethane, or DIM, has a natural way of helping your hormones (estrogen) stay in balance, and it also has anti-inflammatory benefits. Watch integrative medicine expert Julie Chen, MD, explain all of the healthy benefits of DIM for women. Full Answer
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- Q What are the health benefits of flavonoids?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineOnly approximately 16 choices in nutrition have been shown to make a difference in mortality rates; consumption of flavonoids is one. Flavonoids decrease the rate of arterial and immune aging. These substances are like vitamins but, unlike... Full Answer
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- Q How do antioxidants reduce inflammation?
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Ashley Koff, Nutrition & DieteticsAnything that reduces oxidation reduces inflammation, and anything that reduces inflammation reduces oxidation. That's partly why antioxidants are so important. These unselfish nutrients (including vitamins C, A, and E) donate electrons to free radicals,... Full Answer
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- Q What is diindolymethane (DIM)?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyLooking for a superantioxidant to help prevent cancer and other chronic diseases? Diindolymethane (DIM) may be the supplement for you. It’s both an antioxidant and phytonutrient. It can be found in a variety of vegetables, including broccoli,... Full Answer
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- Q Can diindolymethane (DIM) lower my risk for cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe cancer-fighting data on this supplement is preliminary and mostly done in animal or in-vitro studies. Because it’s a newer area of research, there has been little research on humans. There is increasing research evidence of its effects on... Full Answer
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- Q Is diindolymethane (DIM) safe?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf taken appropriately, DIM is mostly safe. However, taking higher than the recommended dose can cause excess gastrointestinal distress and headaches, especially at doses of 300 mg and above. Women who are pregnant or lactating should avoid this... Full Answer
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- Q How much diindolymethane (DIM) should I take?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyPeople who are at a normal, healthy weight should take 100 mg per day. Take 200 mg instead if you are overweight or have significant health concerns because of PMS, menopause, chronic inflammation or a family history of cancers. Always speak with your... Full Answer
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