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Give some Examples Of antioxidants and where they are used?

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Antioxidants are the body's scavengers which defend against damages caused by free radicals - unstable molecules that can injure healthy cells and tissues. There are dozens of known antioxidants,in which two are absolutely indispensable; vitamins E and C.

However, there are a lot of applications of antioxidants in our daily life in which some are listed as:

1. They are reducing agents and often used to minimize the oxidation of the other substances.

2. As treatment for stroke of neurodegenerative diseases.

3.Used in dietary supplements and prevention of diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease and altitude sickness.

4. As preservatives of food and cosmetic products for anti aging techniques etc.

5. They have been also applicable in jet fuels etc.


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