Antioxidants does plays role in protecting the cells!
“We might be able to target that Achilles heel in various ways, taking advantage of the fact that cancer stem cells are probably teetering on the edge of survival because they cannot manage reactive oxygen. We don’t know the answer to that yet,” said Gilliland, “but we are very excited about the possibility.” These findings also suggest that antioxidants could play a beneficial role in longevity of adult tissue stem cells. Although much work needs to be done to further explore this possibility, this hypothesis could have important implications for strategies that focus on tissue regeneration from adult stem cells.
This quote is from a Harvard research team.
In my pathophysiology class last semester my professor explained that antioxidants protect around the cells playing an important role in protecting the immune system againts cancer, thus any vegestable or fruit of dark color helps such as tomatos, bluberries, rasberries, cramberies, pomegranate juice can help you to become or remain healthier.
The brazilian fruit in question is purple color thus it might be truth.
Juliana