Question

What are antioxidants and what is the full form of BHA and BHT?

Answer 1

Antioxidants:

1. Antioxidants are chemicals that prevent oxidation, a chemical reaction that can result in free radicals and chain reactions that can harm the cells of an organism.
2. Antioxidant-rich foods may lower the risk of a variety of illnesses (including heart disease and certain cancers).
3. These compounds have protective effects and are still being researched all around the world.

BHA and BHT :

1. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are used as preservatives, primarily to prevent oils in foods from oxidizing and turning rancid.
2. As synthetic antioxidants, BHA and BHT are employed as preservatives in lipsticks and moisturizers, as well as other cosmetics.