Chemistry

Why is oxygen such a bad thing?

Dear Holly, Everyone talks about ANTI oxidants being good for you, and how many are found in plants. But don't we need oxygen to live? What is so bad about oxygen? Is this a dumb question? Sylvia in Colorado Dear Sylvia, It's an excellent question! It's so good, that I... Read more →

How antioxidants turn into oxidizing agents

Hi Holly, In your book, you talk about the value of antioxidants, but it seems like you also aren't wild about taken large doses of them as supplements. You say they can turn into oxidizing agents, which seems like the opposite of an antioxidant. Is that right? CJ Dear CJ,... Read more →