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Aging Well: 5 Antioxidants You Should Know About

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Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder, "What happened?" What happened is that you grew up and matured! Although you may want to look old enough to know what you're doing, you most likely also want to look young enough to still be able to do it! But how can you slow down the clock? One of the critical keys to aging well is getting plenty of antioxidants. Surely you've heard that antioxidants are good for your health. But why, exactly, are they so important? And how do they help slow the aging process?  Antioxidants have the ability to neutralize free radicals. Studies indicate that the damage caused by free radicals can cause major diseases, including cancer, as well as contribute significantly to the aging process. So antioxidants help protect you from disease and slow down the effects of aging. Here are some essential antioxidants and where you can find them: 1.  Vitamin C   (#ad) . This is a very important antioxidant, and perhaps the best known for its deficie...