Food, We Need To Talk The Truth About Superfoods and Antioxidants with Mauro Serafini
May 13, 2024
In this enlightening conversation, Mauro Serafini, a Professor of human nutrition and head of the Functional Foods Laboratory at Torama University, debunks the myth of superfoods. He explains the true role of antioxidants in combating free radicals and discusses how they impact our health and aging. The talk highlights the benefits of plant-based foods in lowering inflammation and offers practical advice on meal timing, emphasizing its relationship to longevity and overall well-being. Get ready to rethink your plate!
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Antioxidants and Free Radicals
- Antioxidants are crucial food components that combat free radicals.
- Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that damage macromolecules like lipids and DNA.
Oxidative Stress and Disease
- Oxidative stress, an imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals, links to many diseases.
- It's unclear if oxidative stress directly causes diseases, but it's always present.
Antioxidant Sources
- Counteract oxidative stress by consuming antioxidants from food, not supplements.
- Overloading on supplemental antioxidants can be detrimental to health.