Using antioxidants is one of the best way to help protect your body against dangerous "free radicals" in the body, which can lead to health problems and even disease. When oxygen is metabolized or burned by the body, cells form byproducts called free radicals. A free radical is an atom or group of atoms that contain at least one unpaired electron. Free radicals travel through the cell, disrupting the structure of other molecules and resulting in cellular damage. Such damage is believed to contribute to aging and various health problems. Antioxidants protect key cell components from damage by neutralizing the free radicals.
