Your roommate is an avid runner. She runs at least 3 miles every day and generally runs 6 to 8 miles on the weekends. Researchers have suggested that people who run are more likely to have free radicals, which can be damaging to cells. The presence of what substance might help to reduce the damaging effects of free radicals?

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Antioxidants are substances that help reduce the damaging effects of free radicals by neutralizing them. Therefore, consuming foods and supplements that contain antioxidants may help counteract the potential negative effects of running on cellular damage. Choices A, B, and C are not relevant to the context of the question.

Your Roommate Is an Avid Runner