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Antioxidant-Induced Stress

Year: 2012

Type: review

Abstract: Antioxidants are among the most popular health-protecting products, sold worldwide without prescription. Indeed, there are many reports showing the benefits of antioxidants but only a few questioning the possible harmful effects of these "drugs". The normal balance between antioxidants and free radicals in the body is offset when either of these forces prevails. The available evidence on the harmful effects of antioxidants is analyzed in this review. In summary, a hypothesis is presented that "antioxidant-induced stress" results when antioxidants overwhelm the body's free radicals.

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/ijms13022091

Authors: Cleva Villanueva, Robert D. Kross

Institution: Instituto Politécnico Nacional

Language: English

Topic: Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

Subfield: Biochemistry (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499