May 1, 2024
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Antioxidants are molecules that can prevent or delay oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and DNA, and have been linked to a number of health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Why Learn about Antioxidants?
There are many reasons why one might want to learn about antioxidants. Some people may be interested in learning about antioxidants to satisfy their curiosity about the human body and how it works. Others may be interested in learning about antioxidants because they are concerned about the health benefits of antioxidants and want to know how to get more of them in their diet. Still others may be interested in learning about antioxidants because they are considering a career in a field related to health and nutrition.
How Online Courses Can Help You Learn about Antioxidants
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Reading list
We've selected seven books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Antioxidants.
Provides a practical guide to antioxidants, including how to get them in your diet and how to use them to improve your health.
Collection of chapters from various authors examining the current issues on antioxidants in food.
Though over twenty years old, this book provides a comprehensive review of antioxidants in health and disease, from a perspective of biochemists primarily interested in how antioxidants interact with oxidative stress.
Provides a comprehensive overview of antioxidants, including their health benefits and how to get them in your diet.
Discusses the antioxidant content of various superfoods and how they can be used to improve your health.
Provides an introduction to antioxidants in nutrition.
Focuses on the role of antioxidants in wine production.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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