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Antioxidants are nature's way of fighting off
potentially dangerous molecules in the body. They
are substances or nutrients in our foods which ___1___
prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body.
When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally ___2___
free radicals, a by-product which can cause cell
damage. Antioxidants act as "free radical
scavengers" and ___3___
, prevent and repair the damage caused by ___4___
free radicals. Oxidative damage can result ___5___
health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
A recent study ___6___
by researchers from London found that five servings
of fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke
by 25%. Antioxidants may also enhance immune defense
and therefore lower the ___7___
of cancer and infection. Antioxidant substances
include Beta-carotene and Vitamins A, C and E, among
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produce
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conduct |
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conducts |
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production |
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conducted
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producing |
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conducting |
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risk
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chance |
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cause |
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this |
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those |
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Answers : 1A
2A 3C 4B 5D 6C
7A |
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