Do Proposed Sources of Antioxidants Have Anti-Aging Properties?

Jenay Brown

Science Fair Project

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Do proposed sources of antioxidants have anti-aging properties?

Jenay Brown

Research Topic and Procedure

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Question being asked:

Do proposed sources of antioxidants have anti-aging properties?

Hypothesis:

If an apple slice is placed in samples of proposed sources of antioxidants it will not turn brown.

Description of process:

I will place apple slices in cups of coffee, tea, tomato juice, carrot juice, and grape juice. I will keep the samples in the same light and heat. Over a period of one week I will observe and record my data, then compare my results to my hypothesis.

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Background Information

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Hypothesis:

If an apple slice is placed in samples of proposed sources of antioxidants it will not turn brown

Background:

Antioxidants are a mixture of enzymes and nutrients. They are highly popular for their anti-aging and body cleansing properties. Some antioxidants are even reputed to prevent disease, increase heart strength, and boost energy. Antioxidants are found in foods such as coffee, tea, tomatoes, carrots, and grapes. Their main job is to neutralize free radicals.

Free radicals are incomplete neutrons. They’re harmful to your body because unless they are ever completed they’ll continue to prowl for a partner. If it never finds its other half it will roam around your body causing aging and illness. However, antioxidants neutralize free radicals and help your body. Activities such as smoking and receiving radiation can cause harmful amounts of free radicals to form.

The effectiveness of antioxidants can be influenced by the form in which the body digests them. For example, supplemental antioxidants aren’t as effective as whole food derived antioxidants. Different types of antioxidants are used for different things. Grape seeds and pine bark are helpful to brain cells. Milk thistle reduces inflammation.

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Bibliography

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Works Cited

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Deitz, Leah. "How Do Antioxidants Work? | eHow.com." eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you.| eHow.com.N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2012. <

"What Are the Different Kinds of Herbal Antioxidants?." wiseGEEK: clear answers for common questions. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2012. <

reactive, process of a chain reaction. These. "Free Radicals Explained." Holistic Health Tools and alternative products for holistic health.N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2012. <

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Data Collection

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Day one: I placed slices of apples into cups of coffee, tea, grape juice, carrot juice, tomato juice, and water.

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Conclusion Statement

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