List the antioxidant nutrients and briefly describe general functions of these nutrients in the body
The antioxidant nutrients are vitamin C, vitamin E, and the carotenoid called beta-carotene.
Functions of antioxidant vitamins
• Enhance the immune system
• Limit free-radical formation
• Destroy free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to cells
• Reduce inflammation in blood vessel walls
- Vitamin C defends body cells and tissues such as skin, lungs, and blood.
- Vitamin E and beta-carotene defend the body's lipids such as cell membranes and lipoproteins.
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