By: Megan Lautz
It’s no secret that firefighting is an exhilarating but dangerous job. Exposure to pollutants, trauma, sleep deprivation, and high-intensity work can cause free radical damage that accumulates over a 25+ year career. This damage contributes to firefighters’ increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Antioxidants can help fight free radical damage. Could antioxidants be the answer to improving health in the fire service?
What are Antioxidants and Free Radicals?
Antioxidants are molecules found in fruits and vegetables that can help prevent or delay free radical damage. Examples of antioxidants include Vitamin C, selenium, and carotenoids…
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