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Antioxidants: Your Body's Tiny Superheroes (But Don't Overdo the Supplements)
Antioxidants combat free radicals, potentially preventing or treating non-communicable diseases like aging, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues. They are found naturally in plants, animals, and microorganisms and can also be synthesized, although synthetic versions have potential safety concerns.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
None identified
Identified Weaknesses
Over-reliance on in vitro studies
The review relies heavily on in vitro studies, which may not accurately reflect real-world effects due to factors like bioavailability and metabolism.
Lack of critical analysis
The review lacks a critical analysis of the selected studies and presents information somewhat uncritically.
Superficial discussion of mechanisms
The review does not delve into the specific mechanisms of action for different antioxidants in various diseases.
Inadequate discussion of synthetic antioxidant limitations
The review doesn't adequately address the limitations of using synthetic antioxidants, despite acknowledging some safety concerns.
Rating Explanation
This review provides a broad overview of antioxidants and their potential health benefits, but it suffers from several limitations, including over-reliance on in vitro studies and a lack of in-depth analysis. The discussion of mechanisms and limitations of synthetic antioxidants could be more thorough. Therefore, it earns a rating of 3.
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File Information
Original Title:
Antioxidants for the Prevention and Treatment of Non-communicable Diseases
File Name:
JERP.2022.7(3).178.00028.pdf
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July 14, 2025 at 06:53 AM
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