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    Antioxidants: Beyond the Buzzword

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    Discover the science behind antioxidants, how they neutralize harmful free radicals in our bodies, and their role in preventing cellular damage. Learn which foods provide these protective compounds and how they work together.

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    The key is balance—we need enough antioxidants to prevent excessive damage, but not so many that we interfere with beneficial processes like immune signaling and exercise adaptation.

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