If you follow a typical western diet, you are probably not eating enough phytochemical-rich foods. The biggest phytochemical gap is in the blue/purple fruit and vegetable category.

The body produces its own antioxidant enzymes to keep free radicals under control. However, to produce sufficient quantities of these enzymes, the body needs fuel in the form of antioxidant nutrients such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately not even a balanced diet guarantees the ideal intake of sufficient antioxidants a to keep us healthy.

Doctors at a hospital in the west of England are prescribing two glasses of red wine a day to their patients with heart problems.

A cup of hot cocoa may be richer in antioxidants than better-known "healthy" drinks like tea and red wine, new research suggests.

Scientists have found the first clinical evidence that drinking rooibos tea significantly increases the antioxidant capacity in blood, boosting the body’s natural defences.

The blue, blue-red, and violet colours of certain fruits and vegetables can be attributed to flavonoids, powerful antioxidants.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant which plays a crucial role in the production of energy in the body and supporting cardiovascular health.

Lycopene is an antioxidant which has been linked to a reduced incidence of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and macular degeneration.