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princearmor
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Default 09-08-2010, 08:06 PM

An antioxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons from one substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals that start chain reactions that damage cells.
   
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