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“Reactive oxygen species” such as free radicals are molecules that can cause damage when they come in contact with cells. Antioxidants, which are naturally attracted to radicals, circulate throughout the body and help improve overall health and well being by seeking out and neutralizing or destroying free radicals before they can damage cells.

Although the supplements Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E),or beta-carotene (Vitamin A) contain antioxidants, most randomized trials indicate they do not protect against oxidative stress-related diseases as well as foods from natural plants.