Antioxidants are good only in certain situations. In fact, they could be detrimental in many situations. For example, they negate the benefits of exercise and i

Antioxidants are good only in certain situations. In fact, they could be detrimental in many situations. For example, they negate the benefits of exercise and impair our defense against infections. Inflammation is vital—chronic low-grade inflammation is a different story! Autophagy is a bad strategy and reduces lifespan, as human cells (unless they are cancerous) do not divide infinitely. So, the idea is to prevent cells from becoming senescent, i.e., keep mitochondria healthy, and not consume too many PUFAs, which desaturate cardiolipin.