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An antioxidant is a [[compounds|compound]] which prevents [[Oxidation|oxidation]] of another compound by donating [[Electron|electrons]] to an oxidising species such as a [[free radical|free radical]] <ref>Arnarson L, Antioxidants Explained in Human Terms. Healthline [Internet] 15th June 2017. Accessed 19th October 2017. Avaliable at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/antioxidants-explained#section1</ref>.<br> | |||
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An antioxidant is a compound which prevents oxidation of another compound by donating electrons to an oxidising species such as a free radical [1].
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- ↑ Arnarson L, Antioxidants Explained in Human Terms. Healthline [Internet] 15th June 2017. Accessed 19th October 2017. Avaliable at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/antioxidants-explained#section1