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What is an antioxidant?

Antioxidants are molecules that help protect our bodies from damage caused by substances called free radicals. To understand their importance, here is a simplified explanation.

[1] The Free Radicals

Free radicals are unstable molecules produced by our bodies when we breathe, eat, or are exposed to pollution, sunlight, or chemicals. These molecules can damage cells, proteins, and DNA, contributing to premature aging and various diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.

[2] Antioxidants

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by stabilizing these unstable molecules, preventing potential damage. In other words, they protect our cells and DNA from the damaging effects of free radicals. For our skin, by neutralizing these free radicals, antioxidants help prevent cellular damage, reducing signs of premature aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of firmness.

In summary, antioxidants are essential for our health. They protect our body from damage caused by free radicals following exposure to environmental factors that promote their appearance. They thus help to delay aging and prevent diseases. To find out where to find them in our daily lives, we invite you to visit this article: Where to find antioxidants?

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