The Role of Antioxidants in General Healthcare

Authors

  • G. A. Ayoola Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos

Keywords:

antioxidants, free radicals, flavonoids, oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation

Abstract

Antioxidants are intimately involved in the prevention of cellular damage. They protect the body against free radicals that cause pathological conditions such as cancer, ageing, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases such as
Alzheimer's disease. Athletics, in particular, have a keen interest in antioxidants because of the health concerns, the prospcct of enhanced performance and recovery from exercise.

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Author Biography

G. A. Ayoola, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos



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Published

2008-01-01

How to Cite

Ayoola, G. A. (2008). The Role of Antioxidants in General Healthcare. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 41(1). Retrieved from https://www.psnnjp.org/index.php/home/article/view/395

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 1 (2008): Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy

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Articles

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