Antioxidant foods and health

Author: Ling Guanting
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book introduces the relationship between oxidation, disease, and antioxidant defense from the perspective of health promotion. It primarily covers the development of oxidation, its harm to human tissues, and the body's oxidative defense system. It also explores the role of oxidation in the occurrence and progression of nearly 100 chronic diseases, including arteriosclerosis, heart disease, tumors, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, digestive diseases, cataracts, skin conditions, and aging. Additionally, it discusses the functions of various endogenous antioxidants (such as vitamins, coenzyme Q, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase) and exogenous antioxidants (such as polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and sulfides) in blocking and clearing oxygen radicals, protecting cells, tissues, and organs. The aim is to achieve the goals of "preventing disease before it occurs" and "treating disease at an early stage."