Tag: Redox chemistry

A 2019 systematic review of studies concluded that a significant majority support vitamin B12 having beneficial antioxidant properties. However, its complex nature means that the question, 'Is vitamin B12 an oxidant?', arises from its ability to exist in different oxidation states, leading to misunderstandings about its true physiological function.

Over the past 50 years, the discussion surrounding vitamin C's role in the body has been a subject of extensive research and debate. Far from being a simple 'good guy' or 'bad guy' molecule, vitamin C's behavior is complex, demonstrating a dual nature where it can act as either an antioxidant or an oxidant.