What other nutrients can help the body reduce the level of damaging free radicals? What are some foods that contain these nutrients?
Vitamin C and E are antioxidant vitamins. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and well as brightly colored vegetables such as sweet peppers. Vitamin E is found in a variety of vegetable oils. Selenium is a mineral that helps the body's enzymes neutralize damaging free radicals. Selenium can be found in organ meats, meats, eggs, seafood, cereals, and breads.
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Selenium-HealthProfessional/
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