Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are molecules that protect cells from damage caused by molecules known as free radicals. These free radicals are reactive and unstable molecules that can damage cell structures and lead to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Antioxidants work by neutralizing the effects of these fre…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 81× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-2140 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Antioxidants are molecules that protect cells from damage caused by molecules known as free radicals. These free radicals are reactive and unstable molecules that can damage cell structures and lead to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Antioxidants work by neutralizing the effects of these free radicals, thereby helping to protect cells from damage. They are found naturally in many foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as some herbs and spices. Studies have shown that antioxidants have a wide range of health benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving immune function, and lowering the risk of various diseases. They can also help protect the skin from UV rays, making them a key component of many skin care products. Antioxidants play an important role in maintaining health and preventing disease, and their use is highly recommended by experts.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 81 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Antioxidants, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Antioxidant Activity (ISSN 2471-2140).

Journal editorial board
Deepak Kasote · Qatar Mahmoudreza Ovissipour · United States Sudhiranjan Gupta, Ph.D. · United States

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