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What Does Antioxidant Stand For? A Simple Explanation

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According to the National Cancer Institute, antioxidants are substances that protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. The word antioxidant itself is a composite of a prefix and a root word that perfectly explains its function: to counteract the process of oxidation.