(Stockler-Pinto et al ., 2009) Unlike primary antioxidants that can cope with high volumes of free radicals, the secondary (non-enzymatic) antioxidants, such as vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, which are sourced via the diet, have a more limited capacity to quench free radicals
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At those thresholds, oral supplementation rarely closes the gap
The oral capsule format is of particular interest in this area, since the swallowed peptide is delivered directly into the gastrointestinal tract, where much of this research activity has historically been localised and where the compounds reported stability in gastric conditions is most relevant
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