Load with antioxidants

Polyphenols, which are potent antioxidant substances found in plants, are abundant in hawthorn berries. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable molecules called free radicals, which can harm your body when present in high concentrations. Certain meals can include free radicals. Higher levels can also occur as a result of exposure to environmental pollutants such as air pollution and cigarette smoking. Polyphenols are associated with numerous health benefits due to their antioxidant activity, including a lower risk of:

• some cancers
• type 2 diabetes
• asthma
• some infections
• heart problems
• premature skin aging

Although preliminary research in animals and cells is promising, more human studies are needed to determine the effects of hawthorn berries on disease risk.