What are oxidants and antioxidants?
- Created by: adelle-rose
- Created on: 03-06-14 10:57
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Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a worry as cell damage can occur, leading to oxidative stress (inflammation) and inefficient cellular processing. Oxidation is the transfer of electrons from a substance to an oxidative agent in which oxygen molecules will be removed; this will produce free radicals…
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