BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Electronic personal health records (PHRs) allow patients access to their medical records, self-management tools, and new avenues of communication with their health care providers.
Antioxidants are chemicals that interact with and neutralize free radicals, thus preventing them from causing damage. Antioxidants are also known as âfree radical scavengers.â. The body makes some of the antioxidants it uses to neutralize free radicals. These antioxidants are called endogenous antioxidants. However, the body relies on external (exogenous) sources, primarily the diet, to obtain the rest of the antioxidants it needs.
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is a government agency responsible for upholding and protecting the safety and health of the United States' general public.he FDA promotes these goals through the implementation of standards regarding food, medications, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements and tobacco. If a manufacturer, seller or distributor fails to comply with FDA regulations they will be liable for an assortment of felony charges.