As people live longer, the numbers suffering from Alzheimer's and other degenerative diseases are on the rise. Scientists continue to study the causes and treatment of these illnesses. One theory connects Alzheimer's disease with the activities of free radical compounds in the body. A certain amount of free radicals naturally exists, but too many of them cause damage to body tissues and brain cells. Studies suggest that the antioxidant qualities of the papaya improve the body's protection against this damage and so lower the risk of such chronic diseases.

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