The antioxidants are molecules capable of retarding or anticipating the oxidation of other molecules. Epidemiological results have shown that the persons who consume a rich diet of fruits and vegetables present a minor risk of suffering different types of cancer, cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and a minor mortality than the persons who consume few fruits and vegetables. Others studies suggests that the vitamins are antioxidants like can to decrease hurt oxidative in the physiopathology of many chronic diseases and cancer.
Part of the book: Antioxidants