Most powerful chain breaking antioxidant:
Correct Answer: Alpha - tocopherol
Description: Alpha- tocopherol is most powerful chain breaking anti-oxidants. 2 Classes of antioxidants Chain breaking anti - oxidants : (They interfere with chain propagation) Alpha - tocopherol Beta - carotene Vitamin C Super oxide dismutase (SOD) Uric acid/Urate Polyphenols Preventive antioxidants: (They reduce the rate of chain initiation) Glutathione peroxidase Catalase Ceruloplasmin & transferrin (Chelate metal ions)
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