Eating ants and other bugs could protect people from developing cancer, according to scientists. Antioxidants, such as vitamins, reduce the development of potentially-dangerous free radicals in the body, the scientists said, protecting against DNA damage. The benefit of the bugs was based on their ability to reduce the number of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules in the body which are produced by some chemical reactions. The grasshoppers and silkworm – both herbivores – had the most antioxidants, while ants and tarantulas – which eat other animals – were less beneficial.

Source: Daily Mail July 15, 2019 08:25 UTC