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Which Antioxidant Drinks?

Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals - damaging compounds in the body that alter cells, tamper with DNA (genetic material), and even cause cell death. In our polluted world, antioxidants are necessary in our bodies to keep us healthy.

antioxidant drinks


antioxidant drinks

These have a number of health benefits that include the fact that it is already in liquid form. You get more of the antioxidants in the food because you do not have to spend energy on digesting the individual fruits.

Since it is already in liquid form your body can simple extract what it needs in a greater quantity. Most of these drinks that are freshly on the health food market, are based on a number of fruits - fruits being recognised as containing very high antioxidant levels.

antioxidant drinks

However, tea is seen to be one of the best drinks loaded with antioxidants. There are three main varieties of tea - green, black, and oolong. The difference between the teas is in their processing. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols.

antioxidant drinks

Some other popular fruit based drinks in the 'antioxidant' category include the brand names Purple, Cherry Active, Solstic Energy Drink, Antioxidant Daily Shot, Eniva Vibe, Youth Juice, Zambroza and Jus Antioxidant Drink.

Some people like to make their own health drinks, vegetable juices or herbal health drinks that have a high antioxidant capacity or antioxidant power and this is a good way to obtain the antioxidants we all need.

But don't forget that tea has it all - you just can't beat the benefits of ECGC!



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