Harness Antioxidant Protection for Optimal Health and Wellness

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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Antioxidant Protection FAQ


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What is the role of antioxidants in preventing oxidation?

Antioxidants neutralise the effects of free radicals, substances that damage the body`s cells, and have a role in disease prevention. Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body's cells, and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation.

Can antioxidants prevent health issues?

Some are used by your body’s immune system to attack viruses or bacteria. However, if free radicals build up in your body, they can cause ‘oxidative stress’. This can damage your cells and impact your health. Antioxidants are able to prevent the negative effects of these free radicals by neutralising them.

What is an antioxidant molecule?

"Antioxidant" is a general term for any compound that can counteract unstable molecules called free radicals that damage DNA, cell membranes, and other parts of cells. Because free radicals lack a full complement of electrons, they steal electrons from other molecules and damage those molecules in the process.

Do Antioxidants help prevent free radicals?

Antioxidants can help prevent the health issues caused by free radicals. Your body makes antioxidants, but you can also get them from food and supplements. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances produced by your body that play an important role in your health. They are also found in foods, and in vitamin and mineral supplements.

What are antioxidants & how do they work?

Antioxidants are chemicals that interact with and neutralize free radicals, thus preventing them from causing damage. Antioxidants are also known as “free radical scavengers.” The body makes some of the antioxidants that it uses to neutralize free radicals. These antioxidants are called endogenous antioxidants.

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