Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Antioxidants in Plant-based Diets

Antioxidants are powerful compounds found in a wide range of plant-based foods that can help protect the body from harmful environmental factors, such as air pollution and radiation. These substances work by neutralizing free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells and tissues. Research suggests…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 52× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-2140 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Antioxidants are powerful compounds found in a wide range of plant-based foods that can help protect the body from harmful environmental factors, such as air pollution and radiation. These substances work by neutralizing free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells and tissues. Research suggests that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help reduce the risk of many diseases and slow the aging process. Antioxidants have been linked to benefits from improved cardiovascular health, better mental health, and enhanced immunity. Additionally, they can help reduce inflammation, which is the root cause of many diseases. Eating foods that contain antioxidants can help keep your body healthy and may even help prevent diseases.

Research published in this journal

9 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 52 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Antioxidant Activity (ISSN 2471-2140).

Journal editorial board
Deepak Kasote · Qatar Mahmoudreza Ovissipour · United States Sudhiranjan Gupta, Ph.D. · United States

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