FOOD CHEMISTRY
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
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reduces oxidation of molecules
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makes our hair shine
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reduces aging
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allows us to see better
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Detailed explanation-1: -Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation. The protective effect of antioxidants continues to be studied around the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by giving up some of their own electrons. In making this sacrifice, they act as a natural “off” switch for the free radicals. This helps break a chain reaction that can affect other molecules in the cell and other cells in the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antioxidants can decrease oxidative stress induced carcinogenesis by a direct scavenging of ROS and/or by inhibiting cell proliferation secondary to the protein phosphorylation. B-carotene may be protective against cancer through its antioxidant function, because oxidative products can cause genetic damage.