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You may have heard that "antioxidants" are good for your health. Is an "antioxidant" an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent?
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In the context of biology, antioxidants are molecules that can prevent the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, leading to chain reactions that may damage cells. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions Show more…
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Antioxidants play a major role in protecting the body against free radicals. Select ONLY ONE antioxidant and explain in detail the role it plays along with good food sources rich in that particular antioxidant. Support your answer with a research article (from a research journal).
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