High levels of antioxidants in greens help prevent increased oxidation and cell damage, which can be responsible for cancer, and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. (rodalesorganiclife.com)
Many of these vitamins act as powerful antioxidants in the body, strengthening your immune system and helping to battle back the free radicals that are produced each day. (bembu.com)
Study after study has found that while these substances do work as antioxidants in the test tube, popping the pills does not provide any benefit. (newscientist.com)