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Anti-Oxidant
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Anti-oxidants are nutrients that can prevent, or at least slow,
the oxidation of sensitive molecules found in the body. An
anti-oxidant will typically stop this oxidation occurring by
mopping-up free radicals and preventing them from causing any
damage. Some anti-oxidants are considered to be helpful both
as anti-cancer and anti-aging nutrients. Some key
anti-oxidants are vitamin A, carotenoids (including beta-carotene),
vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, as well as many "phytochemicals"
(constituents of plants and vegetables - like components of grape
seed and pine bark).
If an anti-oxidant stops oxidation caused by free radicals, then
what is a free radical? A free radical is defined as a highly
damaging chemical that has a different electron configuration from
a normal molecule. The free radical is so reactive it will
"attack" other molecules, causing damage which can lead to serious
changes in body chemistry that may result in disease.
Anti-oxidants "sacrifice" themselves by neutralising the free
radical and preventing it from causing damage.
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