Antioxidants
Overview
Antioxidants are a diverse group of otherwise unrelated chemicals that combine with Free Radicals (or other chemicals that release Free Radicals) that would otherwise attack and oxidize molecules in the body.
Topic Contents
Antioxidants - Health Benefits
Antioxidants - Substances that are Antioxidants
Contraindications
Orthodox Medical Treatments
Although many Antioxidants protect many normal, healthy Cells of the body from the unwanted toxic effects of Radiation Therapy, some experts believe that Antioxidants may also protect Cancer cells from destruction by Radiation Therapy. Consequently it may be inadvisable for Cancer patients to use Antioxidants on days scheduled for Radiation Therapy.
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