ANTIOXIDANTS are fantastic little substances that wander through the body, giving up electrons to the ravenous free radicals charging through the body system. They neutralize the free radicals and allow the body to do its part of removing them safely and without harm. Antioxidant levels in foods are measured by a test called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). ORAC test is a unit of measurement for antioxidant content which was originally developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institute of Health (NIH). It measures the amount and length of time it takes to restrain the actions of an oxidizing agent. With the absence of ORAC or a low value of it, the Antioxidants will not be absorbed nor will they function as expected. Our bodies make several different types of antioxidants all on their own. However, when there is an increase of exposure to harmful free radicals in the environment and through our lifestyles, it becomes a necessity to supply outside sources of antioxidants that are vital in the war against aging and Chronic Degenerative Diseases.