Antioxidant Guidebook: Part 8 - Antioxidants Control the Rate of Oxidation

Antioxidants are part of the how energy production is controlled in the cells by the neutralization of excessive by-products of oxidation, including free-radicals.

Antioxidants are like the coolant in a car engine that counteracts the hot combustion of exploding gas to keep the engine cool. The cooling system is designed so that the car can drive continuously throughout the day, stay at optimal functioning temperature, maintain smooth running, reduce unwanted by-products, and last a long-time.