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Antioxidants: the lil’ molecules that could

Take a cursory glance at the health news on any given day and you’ll start seeing reoccuring buzzwords pop up again and again. Antioxidants, in particular, are a popular choice. In my mind, a typical viewer would likely make note these findings: “Oh, coffee has antioxidants? Sweet! And blueberries, too? That’s friggin’ awesome!” The news item proceeds to replicate in their head like a virus. During their next trip to the grocery store, these consumers may be stricken by a need to pick up said products.