Antioxidant Functions

"Table 9.32 Some Antioxidants Obtained from Diet and Their Related Functions\n\nAntioxidant — Functions Attributed to Antioxidant Capacity\n\nVitamin A — Protects cellular membranes, prevents glutathione depletion, maintains free radical detoxifying enzyme systems, reduces inflammation\n\nVitamin E — Protects cellular membranes, prevents glutathione depletion\n\nVitamin C — Protects DNA, RNA, proteins, and lipids, aids in regenerating vitamin E\n\nCarotenoids — Free radical scavengers\n\nLipoic acid — Free radical scavenger, aids in regeneration of vitamins C and E\n\nPhenolic acids — Free radical scavengers, protect cellular membranes"