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Article: Staying young is the best line of defence; Clamp down on the body's free radicals for a long life.(Features)
- Article from:
- Sunday Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- May 2, 1999
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ANTIOXIDANTS are found in everything from face creams to fizzy drinks.
They are also the body's natural defences against free radicals - highly reactive molecules that can lead to disease and premature ageing.
Free radicals are created because our bodies use oxygen. But they are also formed by pollution, over-exercising and exposure to sunlight.
Antioxidants are not a miracle cure but increasing the amount of them in your daily diet can help counteract a number of diseases while helping you stay young.
Here are 10 reasons why you should ...