When your body is exposed to various kinds of stresses, including environmental insults and toxins, free radical molecules are created. These stresses can be anything from x-rays to alcohol, to the sun's radiation, to barbecued food. Even exercise, healthy as it is, produces free radicals. These free radicals cause cell damage and can compromise your immune system. Many experts believe this damage caused by free radicals may be reduced or prevented by the regular consumption of antioxidants.
Antioxidants can help to neutralize the activity of free radicals.
Free radicals are found naturally in foods that are high in beta carotene, such as carrots, and many cruciferous vegetables. Because it is difficult to maintain a daily diet that provides sufficient antioxidants, many people choose to add antioxidant supplements to their diets. Some basic vitamins like C and E are antioxidants, and you'll find them in The Vitamin Lab . Here, in the Antioxidant Lab, you will find single antioxidant formulas as well as multi-ingredient formulas.