After analysis of the impact on human beings of different foods (including fruits, vegetables and nuts), researchers found that their benefits are significantly less than 1.2 cups of coffee. “Antioxidants contained in this drink are able to resist diseases such as diabetes and successfully combat the free radicals that deplete the structure of cells, say the authors of the publication in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. Antioxidants are natural or nature identical compounds which prevent oxidation of the active compounds in the cells of the body, which reduces the risk of developing various diseases, including related to the chemical, physical, radiological, bacteriological and other environmental factors. Is another interesting fact from the published research – that are equally useful and coffee with and without caffeine. According to statistics daily average use grown-up 1299 mg antioxidants from coffee (drank an average of 1.64 cups of coffee). His closest “rival” is tea in one cup of which contains 294 mg, followed by bananas (76 mg), mature beans (72 mg) and maize (48 mg). Scientists indicate the recommended daily norm coffee – a cup and a half and warned that it should not replace other products needed for the organism.
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There is nothing surprising in that the topic is particularly relevant antioxidants – those beneficial nutrients protect us from the harmful effects of free radicals that are responsible for the development of many cardiovascular diseases, cancer and aging processes. Below we offer you answer the questions, what amount of antioxidants it is desirable to adopt, is it possible to overdose vitamins A, C, E and other “defenders” of the immune system.
1. How do we know whether getting enough antioxidants?
There is no way to know, as yet not known the exact recommended quantities to be consumed. To meet the daily needs of the body, include in your diet foods rich in antioxidants – mostly a variety of vegetables and fruits. If you are a complex of vitamins and minerals, observe the recommended doses indicated on the label.
2. Can you overdose antioxidants?
The rule that too much is not good good, and true in this case. Experts argue that large amounts of antioxidants could overload their immune system, damaging the body’s ability to “samopopravya. Such a problem when taking the recommended amounts of antioxidants does not exist. If you are taking large doses of one or a limited number of antioxidants in the human body balance can shift in an unfavorable direction, by reducing the benefits of other antioxidants.
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