Antioxidants are compounds that counteract oxidative stress and free radicals
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Peroxidation of the cytoplasmic portion of band 3 protein results in carbonylation of this domain and this in turn enhances methemoglobin binding 57 fold
Glutathione is often referred to as a powerful antioxidant that our body produces periodically, containing everything we need for a youthful appearance