What is Antioxidants?

Hi all,
What are antioxidants and their role in human life? I need your opinions, so please drop me your lines that can help me out. It would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Hi, jamesemily
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/antioxidants.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioxidant
Eat your fruits and vegetables, babe!

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