What is an antioxidant exactly?
An antioxidant is a molecule found in different aliments, that fight FREE RADICALS* in order to prevent OXIDATIVE STRESS**. The main consequence of oxidative stress is the deterioration of the body cells.
* FREE RADICALS Group of atoms that contain at least one unpaired electron Damage the chemical structure of all kind of cells (including proteins, DNA) Factors increasing our exposure to free radicals are: pollution, cigarette, smoke, drugs, illness, stress, burned food |
What are the antioxidant proprieties?
Where are the antioxidants?