Dr. Carlos:
Why are antioxidants so important for our health? Antioxidants act as guardians of our health, playing a crucial role in preventing cardiovascular diseases, brain problems, and other disorders affecting today's society. The active search for antioxidants has led many to purchase supplements online or to incorporate certain dietary habits, believing this will suffice to meet their needs.

However, is it enough to buy antioxidants or consume a glass of wine daily to ensure an adequate supply of these compounds? The reality is that we need more than just increasing our intake of antioxidants. It's essential to understand not only why they are vital but also how we can optimize their effect on our body and what is the best way to incorporate them through our diet.

Antioxidants counteract the harmful effects of free radicals, molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging and diseases. Our body produces free radicals as a byproduct of cellular metabolism, especially in the mitochondria, where oxygen and glucose are converted into energy. Just like the smog resulting from combustion in a car engine, free radicals need to be neutralized by antioxidants to prevent cell damage.

So, how can we ensure that we're getting enough antioxidants in our diet? Antioxidants are found in a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, dark chocolate, nuts, and green leafy vegetables, are essential for a balanced diet and can help maintain a healthy balance between antioxidants and free radicals in the body.

In addition to knowing the sources of antioxidants, it's vital to understand how to maximize their absorption. Consuming these foods with healthy fats, ensuring proper chewing, and combining them with fermented foods or probiotics can significantly improve the bioavailability of antioxidants. Avoiding overcooking and combining certain foods and condiments, like pepper with turmeric, can also enhance the absorption of antioxidant compounds.

Lastly, what are the common mistakes that prevent optimal absorption of antioxidants? From overcooking food to the improper combination of ingredients that can interfere with the absorption of key compounds. It's crucial to adopt cooking practices and dietary habits that promote the maximum utilization of the antioxidants available in our diet.

To conclude, the effective incorporation of antioxidants into our daily lives is not limited to selecting foods rich in these compounds. It requires a holistic approach that considers not only what we eat but how we prepare and combine these foods to maximize their benefits. Adopting a lifestyle that promotes a proper balance between antioxidants and free radicals is essential for maintaining optimal health and preventing diseases.


0:00 We all need antioxidants
0:47 What do antioxidants do?
2:38 Antioxidants protect our body
3:26 There are good free radicals
3:57 Types of antioxidants
4:37 Antioxidant rich foods
5:52 Enhance antioxidant absorption
7:50 Don’t do this with turmeric
8:58 How do you mitigate oxidative stress


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