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"Recent study shows coffee to have powerful antioxidant properties."
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Coffee beans are known to contain hundreds of compounds that may help with
research into some of the most prevalent diseases of our time. Several of these
compounds contribute to the antioxidant defence system in the body and recent
research findings* help confirm some of the significant health benefits coffee has to
offer.
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions in relation to
antioxidants.
Q. What are oxidants?
A. Oxidants are active oxygen components that are the cause of oxidative
damage to biological molecules and can initiate various severe diseases such as
cancers or cardiovascular problems.
Q. What are the sources of oxidants?
A. Cigarette smoke, exercise, air pollutants, radiation and tissue
inflammation are all possible sources of oxidants.
Q. What are antioxidants?
A. Antioxidants act as a defence against oxidative damage by helping to
inhibit oxidation reactions.
Q. Where do antioxidants come from?
A. Several antioxidant systems exist, some are naturally developed, some
enzymatic systems are capable of scavenging oxygen, and several others exhibit
general antioxidant activity.
Q. What are antioxidant defences?
A. Many things, such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, ß-Carotene, other carotenoids,
Selenium, Uric Acid, and other naturally occurring proteins found in the body.
Q. Are there antioxidants in food?
A. Yes, Many items of our daily diet include antioxidant vitamins, such as
vegetables, vegetable oils, fruit, meat, fish, & poultry.
Q. Does coffee contain antioxidants?
A. Yes it does. Coffee is one of a number of foodstuffs that contain
antioxidants. Others include soya beans, red wine, onions and olives.
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