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What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that increases the production of free radicals, which causes internal damage to cells. Antioxidants are naturally found in foods in the form of vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals, specifically vitamins C, E, selenium, and carotenoids. How Antioxidants Work Free radicals areContinue reading “Antioxidants: The Basics”