Question

Are antioxidants the same as reducing agents?

Answer 1

Glutathione has antioxidant properties since the thiol group in its cysteine moiety is a reducing agent and can be reversibly oxidized and reduced. ... Due to its high concentration and its central role in maintaining the cell's redox state, glutathione is one of the most important cellular antioxidants.

Answer 2

Antioxidants are chemicals added to some thing to prevent or slow down oxidation of that something.

reducing agents are commonly used as antioxidant additives.

they work because they will get oxidized easier then the compound their added to.

there are other ways to prevent oxidation besides using reducers.