What role do antioxidants play in health for women aged 50 and older?
What Role Do Antioxidants Play in Health for Women Aged 50 and Older?
Neutralize Free Radicals: Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative damage, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. A 2018 review in Frontiers in Nutrition found antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress (Wang et al., 2018).
Support Immune Function: Enhance immune responses and reduce inflammation. A 2017 study in Nutrients found antioxidants support immune health (Gao et al., 2017).
Promote Skin Health: Help maintain healthy skin and reduce aging signs. A 2019 study in Antioxidants found that antioxidants like vitamins C and E support skin health and reduce wrinkles (Pham-Huy et al., 2019).
Reduce Risk of Chronic Diseases: Lower the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancer. A 2019 review in Cancer Prevention Research found antioxidants can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases (Huang et al., 2019).