Antioxidant Compounds in Neem
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Antioxidants are compounds that protect cells against reactive oxygen cells – or free radicals -in the body. Although they are created as part of the body’s normal metabolic functions, free radicals react with other cells and may interfere with their ability to function. Free radicals are believed to play a role in many health conditions, ranging from cancer and atherosclerosis to wrinkles caused by too much sun.
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