Antioxidants are good for you…that’s all you need to know right? WRONG! This episode looks into the research behind antioxidants. What are Antioxidants? Where do Antioxidants come from? How do Antioxidants work? And is it possible the Antioxidants could be bad for you? 

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We are also investigating related molecules like free radicals, reactive oxygen species and processes like oxidative stress and disease formation. 

Hopefully by the end of this episode you better understand the science behind antioxidants and why maintaining a balance of oxidants and antioxidants is crucial to good health. This can be achieved through a healthy and varied diet, protection from certain health hazards and not from simply taking a pill every day.

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Links:
NIH on Antioxidants
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/antioxidant-supplements-what-you-need-to-know

Oxidative Stress
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5551541/

Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Functional Foods: Impact on Human Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911

Ubiquinol Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/z-4e59kVXW4
Omega-3 Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/5JWqmkuux2w
Melatonin Antioxidant Video: https://youtu.be/y9GFbpRAMXw

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