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What's Your Antioxidant IQ?

[Antioxidants](http://www.ift.org/knowledge-center/learn-about-food-science/food-facts/what-are-antioxidants.aspx) are naturally occurring compounds that are found in our bodies and in certain foods. They help to neutralize free radicals, which can cause major health problems and diseases by attacking your body’s cells.

Gotcha! While foods like blueberries are certainly rich in antioxidants, there are some [spices](http://nutritionfacts.org/video/antioxidants-in-a-pinch/) that have many more units of antioxidants relative to serving size. These include oregano, cloves, and cinnamon.

Many antioxidants can be found by the [color](http://www.foodinsight.org/Functional_Foods_Fact_Sheet_Antioxidants) of the foods in which they’re contained, such as the blue in blueberries, the orange in oranges, and the red in apples.

False! Setria® glutathione is an antioxidant that has the [power](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2575825/?report=classic) to regenerate other antioxidant nutrients including vitamins C and E — both are essential vitamins for a healthy immune system.

When the body recovers from a night of rest, antioxidant levels can be depleted and are often at their [lowest](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17921379) right as we wake in the morning.

Calm down! According to a yearlong study, antioxidant levels can drop within just two hours of a [stressful](http://nutritionfacts.org/video/antioxidant-level-dynamics/) event.

Not so radical: Free radicals are important to many bodily processes but can be very [harmful](http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet/antioxidants-fact-sheet) in high concentrations.

True! Daily oral supplementation of [Setria® glutathione](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24791752) has been proven to boost the body’s Natural Killer (NK) cells, which play a crucial role in keeping the body’s immune system strong.

The most [well-known](http://www.foodinsight.org/Functional_Foods_Fact_Sheet_Antioxidants) parts of food with antioxidant properties are Vitamin A, E, beta-carotene, selenium, and lycopene.

To boost glutathione levels by 500mg, you’d have to eat 105 apples, 45 oranges, 34 grapefruits or 17.5 [watermelons](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1574445). Who’s ready for an eating competition?

Hey, ya know, ya can’t win ‘em all! Not everyone can be a dang genius. But you should look at this as an opportunity to educate yourself! Antioxidants are very important, and it’s important you know about them! Try taking this quiz again and see if you can improve your score! Visit [setriaglutathione.com](http://www.setriaglutathione.com) to learn more about the power of antioxidants.

Antioxidant Dunce

Well, you didn’t quite score the highest, but you didn’t score the lowest, either! You’re gifted, and there’s no questioning that. Not everyone can have a high antioxidant IQ, but maybe it’s a sign that you should! High IQ or not, there’s no doubt you value a healthy diet and lifestyle, and you know what it takes to achieve that: more antioxidants, baby! Visit [setriaglutathione.com](http://www.setriaglutathione.com) to learn more about the power of antioxidants.

Antioxidant Gifted

OK, what’s the deal? Are you a doctor or something? You must be with that antioxidant IQ! You didn’t quite get them all, but that’s OK because you’re probably too busy writing prescriptions...or maybe making yourself a nice salad. Aw man, salad sounds so good right now! Well, enjoy your salad. You earned it, ya genius! Visit [setriaglutathione.com](http://www.setriaglutathione.com) to learn more about the power of antioxidants.

Antioxidant Genius

All hail the antioxidant wizard! You know just about everything there is to know about these free-radical-busting little guys. You’re probably also a bodybuilder or something, or at least the healthiest person in your friend group. Your antioxidant IQ is only eclipsed by one thing: your real IQ! Now get out there and munch on some blueberries, you big show-off! Visit [setriaglutathione.com](http://www.setriaglutathione.com) to learn more about the power of antioxidants.

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What's Your Antioxidant IQ?

There’s no denying antioxidants can help you lead a healthier life. When combined with an antioxidant-rich diet, Setria® Glutathione can help boost your system and glutathione levels — one of the most important antioxidants there is!

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What's Your Antioxidant IQ?

There’s no denying antioxidants can help you lead a healthier life. When combined with an antioxidant-rich diet, Setria® Glutathione can help boost your system and glutathione levels — one of the most important antioxidants there is!

View this video on YouTube

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