Antioxidants & Aging: A Radical Theory

A common misconception that has been circulating for many years is the role of antioxidants in the body and their implication. This video examines the process of aging and the role of antioxidants and free radicals in the body.s on aging.

Video by Erika Opingari, Brenton Wong, Coomal Rashid, Healey Schulman and Kavena Sivakumar

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