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Antioxidant

Antioxidants are molecules which can interact with free radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital molecules are damaged. Antioxidant herbs counteract the negative effects of oxidation on body tissues. Included in this category are barley, Gingo biloba, pine tree, rosemary, sage and turmeric.

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