What role do antioxidants play in health for women aged 41 to 50?
What Role Do Antioxidants Play in Health for Women Aged 41 to 50?
Antioxidants play several roles in health:
Neutralize Free Radicals: Protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. A 2018 review in Frontiers in Nutrition found antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress and prevent chronic diseases (Wang et al., 2018).
Support Immune Function: Enhance immune responses and reduce inflammation. A 2017 study in Nutrients found antioxidants support immune health by reducing oxidative stress (Gao et al., 2017).
Promote Skin Health: Help maintain healthy skin and prevent 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 that antioxidants can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases (Huang et al., 2019).