You’ve probably heard that antioxidants such as vitamin E are good for you, but new research finds antioxidants may actually help produce “bad” cholesterol.Experiments in cells and mice indicate that oxidation is necessary to reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol produced in the liver. That’s why polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are oxidants, can reduce cholesterol production.Oxidation, also called oxidant stress, is a chemical reaction of a substance with oxygen. In the body, oxidant stress releases free radicals that damage cells.
