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Often called the "master antioxidant", it plays a key role in functions like tissue building, protein synthesis, chemical production and immune strengthening, as well as supporting the bodys detoxification processes.' It also plays a vital role in protecting the body from harmful toxins and free radicals, which can cause damage to cells and contribute to the ageing process,' he adds
More importantly, oxidant enzymes including mitochondrial electron transport chain complex I, complex II, complex III, as well as SODs, xanthine oxidase (XO), NO synthases (NOS), cytochrome p 450 enzymes (CYP), NADPH oxidases (NOX) and lipoxygenase (LOX), generate O 2 radicals which are quickly converted into H 2 O 2 , OH and other radicals [26]
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