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Flax oil is highly nutritious but also has a low smoke point, which can lead to oxidation and bitterness when heated.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Caffeine has also been shown to boost fat oxidation (the breakdown of fat in the body).18
Coffee can be consumed around 60 minutes before workouts to help boost performance, energy output, and fat-burning during physical activity.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2024
Sunlight causes an oxidation process that breaks down the fragrant elements and dyes of the candle.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
This is because frying turns PUFA into trans fats and other harmful compounds (such as lipid oxidation products), which aren't good for your health.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Caffeine has also been shown to boost fat oxidation (the breakdown of fat in the body).18
Coffee can be consumed around 60 minutes before workouts to help boost performance, energy output, and fat-burning during physical activity.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 July 2024
Sunlight causes an oxidation process that breaks down the fragrant elements and dyes of the candle.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
This is because frying turns PUFA into trans fats and other harmful compounds (such as lipid oxidation products), which aren't good for your health.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxidation. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the process of oxidizing
2
: the state or result of being oxidized
Medical Definition
oxidation
noun
ox·i·da·tion
ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən
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