Cardiovascular Health: Basil comes complete with vitamin A (through beta - carotene), magnesium, and many other nutrients that can help protect cell
walls from free radical damage (in the blood system and other body structures), improve blood flow and help stop cholesterol from oxidizing in the blood stream.
Not exact matches
Researchers at the University of Palermo in Italy found that the betalains contained in prickly pears appears to protect the endothelial cell
walls of blood vessels
from oxidative
damage by
free radicals.
It also strengthens the
walls of each liver cell, protecting them
from free radical damage.
Acetyl - L - Carnitine is also a powerful super antioxidant which is very effective in fighting with dangerous
free radicals preventing them
from damaging cell's DNA, mitochondria or lining of arterial
walls.
Pineapple chunks contain little vitamin E, but their high antioxidant and mineral content may benefit your heart as well by preventing
damage from free radicals, reducing inflammation and keeping your cell
walls healthy.