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There is a group of Anti Aging Vitamins like vitamins, minerals, natural dyes from plants and other compounds and enzymes (substances from our body involved in multiple metabolic processes) called antioxidants, which block the damaging effect of so-called “free radicals”. From the diet, most of the antioxidants found in plant foods, which explains some of the shares healthy fruits, legumes, vegetables and whole grains.

The studies are primarily focused on antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, flavonoids, selenium and zinc.

Vitamin C:
Food sources: guava, kiwi, mango, pineapple, persimmon, citrus, melons, strawberries, berries, peppers, tomato, Brassica (vegetables from the cabbage family), fruits and vegetables in general.

Vitamin E (tocopherol):
Food sources: wheat germ oil, soybean oil, germ of cereals or whole grain cereals, olive oils, green leafy vegetables and nuts.

Beta-carotene Beta-carotene belongs to the family of carotenoids present in vegetables. The body can convert it into vitamin A, hence the name “provitamin A”. Beta-carotene has jointly properties of vitamin A and antioxidants Read the rest of this entry »