Antioxidants Directory
Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals which can play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other conditions. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how antioxidants work, where they come from, why they are beneficial, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Black Tea: Health Uses and Risks
WebMD explains the protective benefits and the risks of black tea.
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Super Foods for Optimal Health
Adding antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables to your daily diet will strengthen your ability to fight infection and disease. WebMD explains.
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Heart Disease and Antioxidants, Vitamin E, and Beta-Carotene
Find out what you need to eat to make sure you get plenty of heart-healthy antioxidants.
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Gene Smart Diet Review: Do Genetics Affect Weight?
The Gene Smart Diet claims that your genes can work with you to help you lose weight. Find out more about this diet.
Features
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Blackberries Are a Fruit Full of Fiber and Flavor
Blackberries are bursting with fiber and flavor. They should be one of your go-to fruits.
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Pecans: Antioxidant-Packed Nuts
tasty tree nuts make for a popular pie filling, but they’re also a top source of antioxidants and may lower cholesterol. Get the nutritional facts on pecans and a healthy recipe.
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Red Foods: The New Health Powerhouses?
From strawberries to beets, red fruits and vegetables pack a vibrant nutritional punch.
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Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea
Green and black tea have many health benefits, including being antioxidants.
Video
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Keeping Your Immune System Healthy
Your immune system attacks foreign invaders with specialized white blood cells. Find out how to use diet and exercise to help.
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The Truth About Coffee
Can the secret of good health be found in a cup of joe? Not completely, but research is showing it's a good start.
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Dark Chocolate: Heart-Healthy Benefits
Could chocolate be good for you? We knock down the myths about chocolate and explore its heart-healthy benefits.
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The Health Benefits of Tea
It doesn't take all the tea in China to reap its health benefits--about three cups a day will do you.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: High-Antioxidant Foods to Try
You’ve heard antioxidants are good for you, but do you know the best ways to get them? Find out which foods and drinks to put on your grocery list.
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Slideshow: 12 Powerhouse Veggies You Should Be Eating -- Now!
12 vegetables that pack a particularly big nutritional punch. Plus, ideas to prepare them.
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Slideshow: Foods for Healthy, Supple Skin
Favoring these kinds of foods will help your skin be at its best. See why.
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Slideshow: Improve Your Immunity
When your immune system is strong, you have a better chance of fighting off colds and other infections. Read these tips to strengthen your immunity.