Antioxidant Activity Determination

Antioxidant activity determination is a laboratory technique used to measure the ability of a certain substance to prevent or inhibit the damaging effects of oxidation. Oxidation can damage cellular components, proteins, and DNA, and cause oxidative stress, which has been linked to many chronic diseases and aging. Antioxidants can help protect against cellular oxidation by interacting with and neutralizing free radicals, unstable molecules known to cause oxidative damage. Determining the antioxidant activity of a compound can be helpful in understanding its potential as a therapeutic agent, as well as evaluating its dietary value and the effects of storage and preparation on its antioxidant properties.