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Antioxidant

/ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt/noun / adjective
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An antioxidant is a substance that prevents or slows damage caused by free radicals through oxidation, essentially acting as a bodyguard for your cells against environmental stressors. In modern contexts, they're hailed in health and wellness for their potential to combat aging and disease, popping up in everything from skincare products to superfood marketing.

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