The therapeutic value of antioxidants in food products is discussed. The effect of vitamin E and other antioxidants on cancer is clinically investigated. It is stated that the consumption of lycopene, an antioxidants that gives tomatoes red color, may help reduce risk of prostate and cervical cancer. It is also found that single antioxidant or a combination of antioxidants has potential benefits in the areas of eye health, skin health, cancer and heart disease.
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Univ Western Australia, Sch Med & Pharmacol, Level 4,Med Res Fdn Bldg,50 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000, AustraliaUniv Western Australia, Sch Med & Pharmacol, Level 4,Med Res Fdn Bldg,50 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000, Australia
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Ageing & Hlth Sect, Fac Hlth & Social Sci, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaHong Kong Polytech Univ, Ageing & Hlth Sect, Fac Hlth & Social Sci, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
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Southampton Gen Hosp, MRC, Environm Epidemiol Unit, Southampton SO9 4XY, Hants, EnglandSouthampton Gen Hosp, MRC, Environm Epidemiol Unit, Southampton SO9 4XY, Hants, England