Antioxidants: A Balancing Act with Free Radicals

Identifies what free radicals and antioxidants are, their functions, and how they interact. Reviews the current views on biochemistry and clinical features of vitamin E and vitamin C, as well as other commonly consumed antioxidants. Discusses the most practical strategies for managing deficiencies and toxicities of antioxidant vitamins. Discusses the current scientific debate over the role of antioxidants in a variety of conditions, including age-related macular degeneration.

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Booklet (39 pages)

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Hour 1:

Free Radicals
Sources for Free Radicals
Can Free Radicals be Measured

Hour 2:

Oxidative Stress
Iron and the Oxidative Balance
Antioxidants
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Hour 3:

Carotenoids
Other Antioxidants
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Looking Ahead

Learning Objectives

Identify what free radicals and antioxidants are, their functions, and how they interact.
Review the current views on biochemistry and clinical features of vitamin E and vitamin C, as well as other commonly consumed antioxidants.
Discuss the most practical strategies for managing deficiencies and toxicities of antioxidant vitamins.
Discuss the current scientific debate over the role of antioxidants in a variety of conditions, including age-related macular degeneration.

Products specifications

Instructor	N. Katz, M.D., Ph.D.
# of Pages	39
More Information About This Course:	Antioxidants accreditation
Contact Hours:	3
NCBTMB Contact Hours	3 (Approved for NY)

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