You must have heard a lot about antioxidants and their role maintaining overall long-term health. Let’s understand how these antioxidants actually help in protecting against chronic illnesses and keeping you fit. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules or substances that prevent cell damage caused by free radicals produced by the body during various cellular processes. Some of them (coenzyme-Q10) are produced by the body while others can be obtained from various food sources like fruits and vegetables as vitamins and phytochemicals. Common antioxidants include vitamin A C and E folic acid and beta-carotene. Phytochemical antioxidants include carotenoids flavonoids and polyphenols. What