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Forming a large collection, antioxidants  protect our cells by inhibiting oxidation. This can relieve oxidative stress which is when the cells can cause toxic effects through the production of peroxides and free radicals that damage all components of the cell, including proteins, lipids, and DNA. One outcome of oxidative stress is zombie cells, so called because they are damaged and refuse to die. As we age, these damaged cells start to accumulate and cause sterile inflammation which can alter metabolism and stem cell function, promoting ageing and the conditions that are often associated with it, like Alzheimer's disease.