Antioxidants are found in food, especially in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based, whole foods. Several vitamins, such as vitamins E and C, are effective antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that fight free radicals in your body. What are free radicals? Free radicals are by-products of our normal metabolic process. They can cause harm if their levels become too high in your body and are linked to multiple chronic illnesses, inflammation, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
