Info Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/antioxidants.html
Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals.
Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation.
Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Antioxidant substances include:
Beta-carotene
Lutein
Lycopene
Selenium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Antioxidants are found in many foods. These include fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, and some meats, poultry and fish.
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