Nutrition and the interaction of food nutrients with
ethanol metabolism may modulate alcohol toxicity. Diets
rich in fruits are associated with a reduced risk for this
pathology, and protection has often been attributed to
antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and
b-carotene. Although fruits are primary sources for these
nutrient antioxidant, other dietary components may also be
important protective agents. Flavonoids are plant polyphenolic