Antioxidants are compounds or groups of compounds that neutralize unstable molecules in humans.
Antioxidants can be vitamins A, C & E, lycopene or ellagic acid
Antioxidants are good for you
The high levels of natural Antioxidant compounds found in berries have been found to aid in the prevention of oesophageal and colon cancer.
Research suggests that consumption of these fruits may slow the aging process in both the body and the brain.
Black Currants have been found to have the highest levels, and Blueberries and Black Raspberries have especially high levels of antioxidant compounds also.
Even strawberries have intermediate levels of the antioxidant compounds.