Is oxygen toxic/poisonous?

Question

I read somewhere that oxygen is, in fact, poisonous, and it “oxidises” your cells, burning you slowly, which is why anti-oxidants are important.

Is there any truth to this?

Thanks!

p.s. not a debate or anything, just want info on the negative/positive effects of oxygen on organic matter and properties of oxygen

p.p.s will this go in chemistry or biology???

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Oxygen is like love

Too less and we suffocate and die
Too much and we slowly get destroyed from within
Just the right amount to keep us well and good