Antioxidants in Food, Vitamins and Supplements bridges the gap between books aimed at consumers and technical volumes written for investigators in antioxidant research. It explores the role of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of various diseases as well as antioxidant foods, vitamins, and all antioxidant supplements, including herbal supplements. It offers healthcare professionals a rich resource of key clinical information and basic scientific explanations relevant to the development and prevention of specific diseases. The book is written at an intermediate level, and can be easily understood by readers with a college level chemistry and biology background.

1. Introduction to Free Radicals and the Body's Antioxidant Defense2. Methods for Measuring Oxidative Stress in the Laboratory3. Oxidative Stress Induced by Air Pollution and Exposure to Sunlight4. Oxidative Stress Caused by Cigarette Smoking, Alcohol Abuse, and Drug Abuse5. Oxidative Stress Induced by Household Chemicals6. Psychological Stress-Induced Oxidative Stress7. Oxidative Stress and Cardiovascular Diseases8. Oxidative Stress and Cancer9. Diabetes and Oxidative Stress10. Role of Oxidative Stress in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Other Diseases Related to Aging11. Oxidative Stress Related to Other Diseases12. Fruits, Vegetable, and Nuts13. Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate: Rich Sources of Antioxidants14. Alcoholic Beverages: Antioxidant and Other Health Benefits of Moderate Consumption15. Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals16. Herbal and Other Dietary Supplements That Are Antioxidants17. Combating Oxidative Stress with a Healthy Lifestyle