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Antioxidants: Molecules, medicines, and myths

Gutteridge, John M.C., Halliwell, Barry·2010·Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications

Abstract

There is an industry-driven public obsession with antioxidants, which are equated to safe, health-giving molecules to be swallowed as mega-dose supplements or in fortified foods. Sometimes they are good for you, but sometimes they may not be, and pro-oxidants can be better for you in some circumstances. This article re-examines and challenges some basic assumptions in the nutritional antioxidant field.

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Authors
Gutteridge, J. M. C., & Halliwell, B.
Affiliations
National University of Singapore (SG)
Corresponding author
Halliwell, Barry
Venue
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2010-03
Volume
393
Issue
4
Pages
561-564
ISSN
0006-291X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1970851794
Cited by
405
References
38
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.08
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • National University of Singapore (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
Keywords
antioxidants, antioxidant supplements, pro-oxidants, oxidative stress, dietary antioxidants, health claims, fortified foods
MeSH terms
Antioxidants, Humans, Oxidation-Reduction, Vitamins, Reactive Oxygen Species, Dietary Supplements

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