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In the New Scientist Magazine, there was an article stating that half of the adults in the US take antioxidant pills daily, because they believe they promote good health and stave off disease. What is the 'reaction mechanism' of antioxidants in the body? What is the chemistry behind this and can you give the chemical reactions taking place?

updated: 27 February 2005

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