What are antioxidants? And are they truly good for us?
- Written by Jacqui Adcock, Research Fellow in Analytical Chemistry, Deakin University
Despite the marketing hype, antioxidants can be harmful when consumed in excess. Israel Egio/Unsplash
Antioxidants seem to be everywhere; in superfoods and skincare, even chocolate and red wine. Products that contain antioxidants are marketed as essential for good health, with promises to fight disease and reverse ageing.
But are they really as...
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