Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, thereby leading to chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms. Antioxidants terminate these chain reactions.
Q：Is it safe to use Butylated Hydroxytoluene in skincare?
A：Butylated hydroxytoluene, aka BHT, is a preservative and antioxidant found commonly in food and skincare products alike.
Aug 20，2024 Antioxidants
Q：Why is Tropolone used in skincare products?
A：Tropolone is an organic compound that can be derived from plants. It does have some antioxidant properties but is of most interest to cosmetic chemists as a preservative.
Aug 7，2024 Antioxidants
Superoxide dismutase: Reaction, Function and Benefits
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is a key endogenous and exogenous cellular antioxidant.
Jun 18，2024 Antioxidants
Butylated Hydroxytoluene: uses and side effects
Butylated hydroxytoluene, a cresol derivative, is an additive used as an antioxidant in foods such as packet cake mixes, potato crisps, salted peanuts, and dehydrated mashed potatoes.
Apr 22，2024 Antioxidants
Glutathione: tablets and injection; side effects; precaution
Glutathione is a natural antioxidant that helps fight free radicals, scavenges the body of harmful bacteria and toxins, and boosts immunity, among other effects, and has been closely linked to a varie
Apr 7，2024 Antioxidants
Fenpyrazamine: Synthesis and Introduction
The synthesis of fenpyrazamine starts with methyl 2-cyano-2-(o-tolyl)acetate.
Feb 4，2024 AntioxidantsQ：What are the key factors effecting Tocopherol synthesis?
A：Tocopherols belong to the vitamin E group of fat-soluble antioxidants, which are essential for human nutrition. Tocopherol cyclase (VTE1) catalyses the penultimate step of tocopherol synthesis and is
Jan 12，2024 Antioxidants
What are the benefits of Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 may help protect the skin, brain, and lungs, and prevent chronic diseases such as cancer or diabetes. Low levels of coenzyme Q10 may be associated with conditions such as cancer, diabetes
Jan 4，2024 Antioxidants
Antioxidant 1010: a widely used antioxidant
Antioxidant 1010, also known as Irganox 1010, is a synthetic antioxidant used in various industries, including the food, plastics, and rubber industries.
Nov 27，2023 Antioxidants
ANH, NPA ask FDA to reverse position on NMN supplements
FDA has taken the position that NMN does not meet the definition of a dietary ingredient under DSHEA and should be classified as a drug.
Aug 7，2023 Antioxidants