

The Power of the Humble Tomato
By now everyone is aware to some degree or other of what antioxidants are and how critical these substances are to maintaining health over a lifetime. Unfortunately, as we age the enzymes that are produced by our bodies in response to oxidative (free radical) damage decrease dramatically starting around age 50 and beyond. So getting the antioxidants we need to fight free radical damage must come from other sources, such as in vitamin supplements and the foods we eat. And s