What are antioxidants and are they even good for you?

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This week, Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry of antioxidants. What are they? Is it just magical stuff they put in sport drinks and workout supplements? Can you find it in snake oil?

References from this episode

1. Stacy Lowery Bretz, PhD
2. Organic Chemistry Textbook, Edition 11 - T.W. Graham Solomons

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