Antioxidants are a group of vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and carotenoids, (such as beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein).

Can eating a diet rich in the antioxidant vitamins reduce your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or cataracts? Some scientists say "yes." although this is an area that is likely to be controversial for some time to come. Oxygen damage (oxidation) to your cells may be partly responsible for the effects of aging and certain diseases. Researchers are...