Superdrink

Superdrink is a marketing term for beverages made up of superfruit and superfood juices. Generally speaking the term is reserved for beverages that are all natural, no sugar added and contain high antioxidant values.

Antioxidants can neutralize cell-damaging, disease-causing particles known as free radicals [ [http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Information/Health/antioxidant.htm] Health Journal - Fighting Against Free Radicals] . Consumption of antioxidants is thought to provide protection against free radical damage and provide positive health benefits [ [http://www.ific.org/publications/factsheets/antioxidantfs.cfm] International Food Information Council - Functional Foods Fact Sheet: Antioxidants] . As a result, manufacturer's claim that the antioxidants contained in superdrinks can protect the body against oxidative damage and can provide: stronger immune resistance to flues, viruses and infections, greatly reduced incidence of all cancers, prevention of glaucoma and macular degeneration, reduced risk of cholesterol-oxidation and heart disease and anti-aging of cells and overall body [ [http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48532.asp] Bella Online - The Anti Aging Benefits of Antioxidants] .

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