Oxygen is a reactive molecule, which can damage living organisms by
producing reactive species. To prevent this, organisms have antioxidant
systems that prevent reactive species from being formed, or remove them
before they damage the vital components of the cell. Since reactive
oxygen species also tend to have important cellular functions,
antioxidant systems do not entirely remove oxidants but keep them at an
optimum level. Some of the reactive oxygen species produced in cells
include hypochlorous acid, hydrogen peroxide and free radicals. This
book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across
the world, on various topics related to antioxidants and their
importance for human health. Most of the topics introduced herein cover
the chemical, biological and functional properties of antioxidants. This
book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely
beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at
various levels.