1. Introduction
Antioxidants are micronutrients that have gained
importance in recent years due to their ability to neutralize
free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) or their
actions. Under normal circumstances, the ROS are
detoxified by the antioxidants present in the body and there
is equilibrium between the generation and the antioxidants
present (ROS). Sometimes, due to ROS overproduction
or inadequate antioxidant defense, this equilibrium is
hampered favoring the ROS upsurge that culminates in
oxidative stress. ROS possess a strong oxidizing effect and
induce damage to biological molecules, including proteins,