'Free radicals are constantly created by our body through the energy production pathways, thus their rate of generation increases during exercise. Antioxidants, which have become popular in the mainstream health markets, have the ability to neutralize free radicals. This sounds like an easy answer - just take some antioxidants and kick into damage control - and it does work. Vitamin C and Vitamin E show recovery benefits in countless studies, and these have become the most popular antioxidant supplements...' More / Free radicals and your health
