Antioxidant Powders for Cell Health

Antioxidant powders are dietary supplements formulated to provide a concentrated source of antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Readily available in health food stores, online wellness platforms, and some pharmacies.
Applicable for
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Antioxidant Powders FAQ


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What are antioxidant supplements?

Antioxidant supplements contain concentrated forms of antioxidants, which are substances that stabilize free radicals. Your body naturally produces free radicals when you exercise and digest food.

What does antioxidant really mean?

"Antioxidant basically means anti-oxidation. You can think of oxidation as rusting, or aging in the body, caused by free radicals," she continues. "Antioxidants combat these free radicals—safely removing them from our body, help the processing of repairing our DNA, and keep cells healthy.

What are antioxidants & how do they work?

Antioxidants are molecules that can help your body fight off harmful free radicals, which have been linked to health conditions like diabetes and cancer. They’re found in many plant-based foods. Vitamin E and C are examples. You may have heard a lot of talk about antioxidants. However, few people know what they are or how they work.

What antioxidants are produced by the body?

The body also produces metabolic antioxidants through metabolism. These include lipoic acid, glutathione, coenzyme Q10, melatonin, uric acid, L-arginine, metal-chelating proteins, bilirubin, and transferrin.

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