What Are Antioxidants? How They Protect Your Body & Where to Find Them

Antioxidants are molecules—both natural and synthetic—that neutralize free radicals, unstable compounds that can damage cells, proteins, and DNA by stealing electrons. Found in foods like berries, greens, nuts, and certain vitamins (A, C, E), antioxidants play a key role in protecting against oxidative stress, aging, and disease .

🧠 **In this video, you’ll learn:**

1. How oxidation creates harmful free radicals from metabolism, pollution, and UV radiation

2. The two defense systems:
• Enzymatic antioxidants (like SOD, catalase, glutathione) produced by our cells
• Non‑enzymatic antioxidants from food (vitamins, flavonoids, carotenoids)

3. How they protect our health: reducing inflammation, supporting the heart, brain, eyes, skin, and slowing aging

4. Why whole foods beat supplements: supplements often lack effect, and excessive doses may even cause harm

🍇 Top antioxidant foods: Berries, leafy greens, nuts/seeds, whole grains, olive oil, green tea, dark chocolate

🔍 We’ll also explore visual diagrams of antioxidant defense systems and explain how they guard cells from molecular damage.

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