Antioxidant Compounds and Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits
Sérgio M. Borghi, Wander Rogério Pavanelli
Abstract
Recent evidence emanating from epidemiological prospective studies shows that increased intakes of antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, and legumes are associated with a lower risk of developing chronic oxidative stress-related diseases like cardiovascular diseases and cancer, as well as with a lower risk of cardiovascular, cancer, and all-cause mortality rates [...].
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