Are antioxidants actually quietly killing us?

Unveiling the complexities of the antioxidant paradox: Discover how antioxidants, oxidative stress and reductive stress interact to impact our health

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For decades, scientists and health experts have extolled the virtues of antioxidants. These powerful molecules, found in fruits and vegetables, were thought to protect our cells from the ravages of oxidative stress, a process in which molecules called free radicals damage our DNA, proteins, and lipids.

But …