Antioxidant Nutrients is a combination of several vitamins and minerals who all have strong antioxidant benefits, creating a holistic approach to minimising the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are produced by the body when you breathe, digest food, exercise or even sleep. They are naturally occuring as they are created by emotional stress, ultraviolet light, radiation and air pollution. Free radicals damage the body by causing deterioration of the cells, lowering the defences against diseases and putting the body into a stress\' state. To counter the effect of free radicals, a balance of antioxidants is required. The most important Antioxidants include: Beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Selenium and components found in certain plants including Turmeric, and Ginkgo Biloba. Antioxidants can be obtained by eating a healthy and balanced diet, but taking a supplement might be desirable to achieve an optimal intake of antioxidants. The special Antioxidant Nutrients formula combines the vitamins C and E, with minerals such as Zinc, Selenium and Copper, all of which have strong antioxidant benefits. To create a holistic approach, several amino acids have also been included in this formula. Antioxidant Nutrients is suitable for those on a vegan diet and to be taken as 1 tablet daily, containing both vitamins and minerals, as well as amino acids. Vitamin C contributes to: The normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth The normal energy-yielding metabolism The normal functioning of the nervous system The normal psychological function The normal functioning of the immune system, as well as during and after intense physical exercise The protection of cells from oxidative stress The reduction of tiredness and fatigue The regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E The increased of iron absorption   Zinc contributes to: Hair, skin and nails maintenance Carbohydrate metabolism Cognitive function Fertility and reproduction Metabolism of vitamin A Testosterone levels in the blood Vision function Immune system function Maintenance of normal bones Protection of cells from oxidative stress   Selenium contributes to: Normal spermatogenesis Maintenance of normal hair Maintenance of normal nails Normal function of the immune system Normal thyroid function Protection of cells from oxidative stress   Copper contributes to: Maintenance of normal connective tissues Normal energy-yielding metabolism Normal functioning of the nervous system Normal hair pigmentation Normal iron transport in the body Normal skin pigmentation Normal function of the immune system Protection of cells from oxidative stress   This product also contains: Vitamin E - a fat-soluble vitamin and an essential nutrient as it is a primary antioxidant. It also contains natural Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) which in studies has shown to be 1.3 times more bioavailable than synthetic forms.