4. Disease Protection
The main function of antioxidants is to bind with free radicals that otherwise cause damage in the body. This type of damage causes problems at the cellular level, and can even alter our DNA! When cells are weakened by free radical damage, it leaves the body vulnerable to the development of many different diseases, including cancer.
Since free radicals are natural byproducts of metabolism, you can’t avoid them. But a daily dose of oregano oil can help ensure you get enough antioxidants in your diet to neutralize them. Oregano oil may do more than that, though. A few test tube studies have found that carvacrol can actually cause the death of cancer cells. It appears most promising in the treatment of breast, lung, and liver cancer.