article_snippet: The powerful antioxidant may minimise damage to brain cells from free radicals, destructive groups of atoms made as a by-product of metabolism that can damage cells.
article_snippet: Antioxidants help to neutralise this type of oxidative stress in the body.
article_snippet: Oxidative stress is known to be associated with a number of different diseases and conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and many other conditions, say 60 adults enrolled in the study.
article_snippet: In-Young Choi said ‘Antioxidants are a built-in defence system for our body to fight against this damage, and the levels of antioxidants in our brain can be regulated by various factors such as diseases and lifestyle choices.
highlights_snippet: Naturally occurring antioxidant may minimise damage to brain cells .
  