Antioxidants are substances or nutrients which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. ...
When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals (by-products) which can cause damage. Antioxidants act as "free radical scavengers" and hence prevent and repair damage done by these free radicals. Health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer etc are all contributed by oxidative damage. In addition, Antioxidants are very important in slowing down the physical signs of aging through protecting your cells from free radicals, and keeping your body healthy and young.