Antioxidants are particularly important in the context of organic chemistry and biology: Prevent all living cells contain complex systems of chemical anti-oxidant and / or enzymes, the chemical components of cell damage by oxidation.

A diet rich in antioxidants from plants are necessary for good health as an important source of antioxidants, plant organic chemicals. Antioxidants are widely used as ingredients in food supplements, which are used for health purposes, such as the prevention of heart disease and cancer.

Antioxidants are chemicals that reduce oxidative damage to cells and biochemicals. The researchers found a strong correlation between oxidative damage and the onset of the disease. For example, oxidation of LDL occur with cardiovascular disease. Research suggests that consumption of antioxidant-rich foods reduces damage to cells and biochemicals against free radicals.

Many companies nutraceuticals and natural foods now sell to forms of antioxidants as dietary supplements. These antioxidant supplements to chemicals such as resveratrol (from grape seeds), combinations of antioxidants, such as “ACES” products that beta-carotene (provitamin A), vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium or herbs special media that are known to contain antioxidants like green tea and Jiaogulan.