Advertisement
Health Topics/Nutrition/Diet & Nutrition/Antioxidants

How do antioxidants reduce inflammation?

Ms. Ashley Koff, RD
Ms. Ashley Koff, RD
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anything 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, which interrupts the chain reaction and helps prevent the damage free radicals do.
Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live Fully Charged

More About this Book

Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live Fully Charged
       From celebrated dietitian Ashley Koff and fitness trainer to the stars Kathy Kaehler comes Mom Energy, an exciting new way for moms to tap into their own natural and renewable sources of...
Shawn Talbott, PhD
Shawn Talbott, PhD
Nutrition & Dietetics
Antioxidants like carotenoids and flavonoids, which give fruits and veggies their bright color, can help to reduce your body's inflammatory response. Watch nutrition expert Shawn Talbott, PhD, explain how the antioxidants in food reduce inflammation.

Continue Learning about Antioxidants

5 High Antioxidant Summer Sorbets
5 High Antioxidant Summer Sorbets
The only thing sweeter than sorbet at the end of a meal is the virtuous feeling that accompanies eating it. While others may be forking down Trans Fat...
Read More
Why should I try to reduce free-radical damage through my diet?
Dole Nutrition InstituteDole Nutrition Institute
Free radicals are highly unstable molecules, due to the fact that they’re missing an electron. They ...
More Answers
What are the health benefits of flavonoids?
Dr. Michael Roizen, MDDr. Michael Roizen, MD
Only approximately 16 choices in nutrition have been shown to make a difference in mortality rat...
More Answers
Brewed Tea Vs. Bottled Tea: Which Is Healthier?
Brewed Tea Vs. Bottled Tea: Which Is Healthier?

Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.