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Aging
'Super Fruits' Like Tart Cherries may Provide Anti-Aging Benefits
September 12th, 2008
A growing body of science suggests antioxidant-rich fruits can be a natural way to protect against the signs and conditions of aging. September is Healthy Aging Month, and experts suggest stocking up on "Super Fruits" such as cherries, which are one of the few known, researched sources of melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to play a role in delaying the effects of aging. A 2007 study conducted at the University of Granada in Spain and published in the journal Free Radical Research found that melatonin neutralizes the oxidative and inflammation process caused by aging (1). In fact, researchers suggest that daily melatonin intake in...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-09-12)
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