Daily Archives: July 14, 2016

Xanthophylls and Carotenoids as Antioxidants

Animals are chemotrophs, meaning that they obtain their energy from other organisms, ultimately plants. Animals therefore have no reason to expose themselves excessively to sunlight, which can be damaging when in excess. Animals can protect themselves from the damaging effects … Continue reading

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Vitamin C Supplements Lower Blood Glucose Levels

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