Vitamins and Antioxidants for Food Preservation and Nutrition

Antioxidants are synthetic or natural compounds that can help to prevent or postpone cell damage. Antioxidant-rich diets, such as those rich in vegetables and fruits, have been proven to be healthful; however, research has not proved that antioxidant supplements are effective in avoiding illness. Vitamins C and E, selenium, and carotenoids including beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin are all antioxidants.