Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants .How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity ? UPSC - 2011
A.
They activate the enzymes
necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency.
B.
They prevent excessive oxidation
of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy.
C.
They neutralize the free radicals
produced in the body during metabolism.
D.
They activate certain genes in
the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process.
