There's a lot of information out there about the best foods that help us lose weight,

prevent cancer-fighting inflammation, the list goes on.

In fact, for everything about our health, we try and improve our health.

Someone out there with a new theory on how to do it.

But what does the science say?

Welcome to the Nutrition Facts podcast.

I'm your host, Dr. Michael Greger.

And I'm here to give you the evidence-based approach to take the mystery out of the best

way to live a healthier, longer life.

If antioxidants were the star of a big budget movie, they would probably be wearing a

cape.

Why?

Because they rescue us from oxidative stress.

Antioxidants are compounds that help defend your cells from damage caused by free radicals.

And yes, that also sounds like a movie too.

In our first story, we dive into some of the benefits of antioxidant rich fruits and

vegetables.

According to the latest from the CDC, the rates of all of our top 10 killers have fallen

or stabilized except for one.

Suicide.

Aculating evidence indicates that oxidative free radicals may play important roles in

development of various neuropsychiatric disorders, including major depression.

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