Antioxidants can inhibit oxidation by giving away an oxygen
molecule without requiring much energy. Oxidation is the addition of oxygen or the
removal of hydrogen and can be caused by free radicals. An antioxidant can slow down
or even stop the chain reaction of oxidation by giving away an electron without
changing its stability. Many believe that since real antioxidants can prevent free radical
damage, that perhaps aging and various chronic conditions can, to some degree.
Vegetables and herbs as a source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals sector. which
are antioxidants. This is why the researcher is interested. to study Determination of
antioxidant activity. to be useful.