%0 Journal Article
%T The sources of natural antioxidants
%A El£¿bieta Sikora
%A Ewa Cie£¿lik
%A Kinga Topolska
%J Acta Scientiarum Polonorum : Technologia Alimentaria
%D 2008
%I Agricultural University of Poznan Press
%X Intensive oxidative processes occuring in human organism lead to formation of oxygen reactive forms, which can damage systemic cells and tissues. It is shown, that body endogenous protective system can be supported in that case by natural antioxidant compounds provided from food. The assessment of food products as the potential sources of antioxidants was performed, taking into consideration the kinds of compounds supplied, and their significance in the diet of different nations.
%K antioxidants
%K polyphenols
%K source of antioxidants in diet
%U http://www.food.actapol.net/volume7/issue1/1_1_2008.pdf