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    Free radicals cause damage by stealing electrons from cells and their accumulation is linked to diseases like atherosclerosis and cancer. Antioxidants found in foods and supplements prevent this damage by donating electrons to free radicals before they can harm cells. While antioxidants may provide some benefits, there is no conclusive evidence that antioxidant supplements decrease cancer risk and they can potentially cause harm if consumed in excess. Moderation is important, as antioxidants do not cure diseases and their effects are not fully understood.

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    Free radicals cause damage by stealing electrons from cells and their accumulation is linked to diseases like atherosclerosis and cancer. Antioxidants found in foods and supplements prevent this damage by donating electrons to free radicals before they can harm cells. While antioxidants may provide some benefits, there is no conclusive evidence that antioxidant supplements decrease cancer risk and they can potentially cause harm if consumed in excess. Moderation is important, as antioxidants do not cure diseases and their effects are not fully understood.

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    Antioxidants: Jae Yong Han 4C

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    Free radicals cause damage by stealing electrons from cells and their accumulation is linked to diseases like atherosclerosis and cancer. Antioxidants found in foods and supplements prevent this damage by donating electrons to free radicals before they can harm cells. While antioxidants may provide some benefits, there is no conclusive evidence that antioxidant supplements decrease cancer risk and they can potentially cause harm if consumed in excess. Moderation is important, as antioxidants do not cure diseases and their effects are not fully understood.

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    ANTIOXIDANTS

    Jae Yong Han


    4C
    Free Radicals
    Unpaired electrons
    Caused naturally or chemicals
    Stealing electrons
    Accumulation as age increases
    Causes atherosclerosis and cancer
    Antioxidants
    Found chemically and naturally
    Prevents damage by sacrificing themselves
    Donates electrons
    Prevents free radicals from damaging cells
    Examples of Antioxidants

    Vitamin E
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin A
    Advantages of Antioxidants
    Disadvantages of Antioxidants
    No link between antioxidants and decrease in cancer
    Other factors in antioxidant-rich foods can contribute
    In excess, it can cause cancer
    Not a cure
    No strong impact against diseases
    Vitamin A and E can accumulate in the body
    Conclusion
    Antioxidants removes free radical
    Cannot remove diseases
    Moderation is key

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