Since the beginning of human life on Earth, its performance is
inextricably linked to ongoing physical and chemical interactions
between the human body and the environment. The natural
environment that surrounds the human now is strongly
degraded and polluted in many places around the world.
Entering into water, air, or soil solids, liquids, gases, or energy in
amounts or composition negatively influencing the nature
(climate, water, land, etc.) causes many changes that affect the
antioxidant status of the human body. Some of the substances or
energy entered into the environment contain ROS or contribute
to their formation. Therefore, to effectively prevent the excessive
quantities of oxygen-free radicals penetrating the human system
from the environment, it is necessary to provide appropriately
increased amounts of antioxidants with food.