Role of Antioxidants as Immunity Enhancers
• What are Antioxidants? Why are they termed as immunity boosters?
• Give a list of at least 10 Antioxidants which are very important to be included
in our diet to fight against any infection in our body.
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Answer:
Recent clinical trials have found that antioxidant supplementation can significantly improve certain immune responses. Specifically, supplementation with vitamins C, E, and A or beta-carotene increased the activation of cells involved in tumor immunity in the elderly.
. Green Tea as Immune Booster Foods
The antioxidants protect against cell damage which may cause chronic illnesses. They also have a common antioxidant known as epigallocatechin gallate, EGCG which has immune-boosting properties.
.Pecan, Artichoke,goji, dark chocolate, curly kale, spinach, blue berry, beans.
these are some antioxidants food.
Hope it helps. Jai Shri Krishna
tAntioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures.