Antioxidants are an important component of cell health. Cells require antioxidants for a number of reasons, but perhaps the most importantly, they use them to control oxidation, a process that if left unchecked can significantly negatively affect the health of the cell. Cells can manufacture their own antioxidants, but many are derived from the diet. Plants are high in antioxidants, which plant cells use for the same reason as human cells. Plants such as mint are highly useful in this regard because not only do they provide a significant amount of antioxidants, but mint plants are also very easy to grow even in pots, and this can be a very useful source of additional antioxidants in the diet. Studies show that mint is high in polyphenols and a large amount of the polyphenols in mint are made up of various flavonoids. As with most plants, the leaves are also rich in vitamin C. Adding mint to foods as a herb can therefore provide significant antioxidant protection to the consumer, and can be an easy way to improve health.
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