How Do Antioxidants Work?

BY ABBY PRATT, CHOP5 NUTRITION BLOGGER You may see products advertised that they are “high in antioxidants” but what does that really mean? Is it just a marketing buzz word or something we should be trying to get into our diet? First, let’s go over what they actually...

Health Benefits of Antioxidants

Written by Dean Shaban Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on June 26, 2023 What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that protect your body from the effects of unstable molecules called free radicals. Free radicals develop when atoms in your body gain or lose...