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An antioxidant is any molecule that is stable with or without all its necessary electrons. A free radical, on the other hand, is a molecule that is unstable when it loses an electron.
An unstable free radical causes damage to nearby healthy cells when it "bounces" around looking for an electron to steal. A damaged healthy cell is the cause of aging, illness and disease.
The purpose of an antioxidant is to donate one of its electrons to the unstable free radicals. Once it has done that, both molecules are stable.
Antioxidants, therefore, are nature's solution to that problem.
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∙ 13y agofood additives are added into almost everything such as E-numbers and herbs both are additives but different forms. E-numbers are artificial and herbs are natural. They are added to improve the food such as texture and colour and flavour.
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∙ 13y agoAntioxidants are added to stop the food reacting with oxygen in the air. This stops the food going bad and gives a better shelf life.
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∙ 11y agoif i take antioxidants i will gain weigt ??
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Green Tea Full of Antioxidants?
There are many benefits of green tea, but perhaps the most important is the amount of antioxidants. Antioxidants reduce free radicals in your body. Free radicals can lead to cancer and premature aging. Green tea has more antioxidants than black tea, and it has less tannins that stain your teeth and cups.
Is retinol better or antioxidants?
antioxidants
Who has more antioxidants vodka or brandy?
brandy has more antioxidants
What it is important to human diet?
legumes because they contain protien, starch, fiber, minerals, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants but there are many other things important to the human body
Are antioxidants good for you?
Yes they are and another drink that is high in antioxidants is POM.
Foods high in antioxidants?
Cocoa Bean's are rich in antioxidants. about 20%of its mas.
What is a vitimins job?
vitamins* there are many vitamins that are vital for maintaining our health. some are important for maintaining metabolism, and some act as antioxidants.
How are antioxidants important to health?
Help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process as well as from certain types of cancer
Antioxidants fight against free radicals?
Yes. Antioxidants do fight againist free radicals.
Can antioxidants cause diarrhea?
Yes because of the high amounts of antioxidants.. Causes indegestion in some..
Is there any fruit with more antioxidants than blueberries?
Acai are suppose to have the most antioxidants.
Where you can find antioxidants?
Antioxidants can be found in many plants that we eat. Fruits and vegetables would be the best source for getting antioxidants into your system but only when they are fresh picked right from the farm.
