Saturday, October 12, 2013

even the leaves are good for you

The leaves and stems of the sage plant also contain antioxidant enzymes, including SOD (superoxide dismutase) and peroxidase.
When combined, these three components of sage ~ flavonoids, phenolic acids, and oxygen-handling enzymes ~ give it a unique capacity for stabilizing oxygen-related metabolism and preventing oxygen-based damage to the cells.

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