Most Commonly Known Antioxidants

Most Commonly Known Antioxidants:

- Vitamin A and Carotenoids
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Selenium

Can be found in:
Carrots, squash, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kale, collards, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots, citrus fruits like oranges and lime etc, green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries and tomatoes, nuts & seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, vegetable oil and liver oil, fish & shellfish, red meat, grains, eggs, chicken and garlic

What's Vitamin A for?

* Vital for vision, particularly night vision
* Repairs tissue and bone
* Involved in reproduction and fetal development
* Helps the immune system to fight off infections from bacteria and viruses

What's Vitamin C for?

* Protects against the harmful effects of free radicals (an antioxidant)
* Assists in the formation of collagen, which is important for the health of blood vessels and gums, development of bones and teeth, and wound healing
* Helps resist infection, preventing and treating the common cold
* Has been found to decrease risk of cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and other diseases

What is Vitamin E?

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It existed in various forms; alpha-tocopherol is the most active form of Vitamin E in our bodies. Alpha-tocopherol is a powerful antioxidant, protecting us from free radical damage. Free radical damage is often thought to contribute to the development of cancer and heart disease.

Vitamin E can be found in vegetable oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables.

Selenium

Because it boosts the body's antioxidant capacity, selenium is thought to have some ability to control cell damage that may lead to cancer. Selenium may even act in other ways to stop early cancer cells in their development. A recent study also suggested that selenium may enhance immune function, at least in those healthy adults with relatively low blood selenium. So far based on the evidence of animal and epidemiological studies, the role of selenium and cancer is probably the most significant for prostate cancer.