The ROS
easily affect and persuade oxidative damage to various
biomolecules including proteins, lipids, lipoproteins, and
DNA (1). This oxidative damage is a critical etiological
factor implicated in several chronic human diseases such
as diabetes mellitus, cancer, atherosclerosis, arthritis, and
neurodegenerative diseases and also in the ageing
process. Based on the growing interest in free radical
biology and the lack of effective therapies for most
chronic diseases, the usefulness of antioxidants in
protection against these diseases is supported.
Epidemiological studies have found that the intake of
antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, reduce the risk of
coronary heart disease and cancer