Abstract

ANTIOXIDANTS FROM NATURAL SOURCES: REVIEW

Varsha Dhole*, Roshni Chaudhari, Sadhana More, Nikita Bhoir and Smita Takarkhede

Abstract

A variety of plant materials are known to be natural sources of antioxidants, such as herbs, spices, seeds, fruits and vegetables. The richest sources of polyphenols are various spices and dried herbs, cocoa products, some darkly colored berries, some seeds (flaxseed) and nuts (chestnut, hazelnut, walnut), and some vegetables, including olive and globe artichoke heads. This chapter describes the antioxidant properties of these sources in great detail. Antioxidants are common transient intermediaries in chemical reactions with cell components, causing permanent damage. They are believed to be the source of aging and the cause of a number of degenerative diseases. In the human body, white blood cells interact with the free radicals, protecting body cells from harm. This paper provides knowledge on natural antioxidants and their sources, health benefits and Process of Extraction for natural Antioxidants.

Keywords: Natural Antioxidants, Food Products, Health benefits of Antioxidants.