Antioxidants are molecules that can inhibit the oxidation of other molecules. They protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can contribute to aging and diseases like cancer.
Which of the following nutrients is not an anti oxidant?
Asked in Sub Inspector Comb. Comp. Exam 2016 · Topic: Vitamins and Nutrition (Role of Nutrients in Metabolism and Disease Prevention)
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