print email comment close Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention: Questions and Answers URL: http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/antioxidants Description: Fact sheet about antioxidants, which are "substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer." Includes highlights from studies and clinical trials, a list of foods rich in antioxidants, and related material. A search for "antioxidants" on this site yields further articles on antioxidants. From the National Cancer Institute. Publisher: National Cancer Institute Library of Congress Subject Headings: Antioxidants Cancer -- Prevention LII Database Information: Record 7864 created by Jennifer English on 04/18/2005 Last modification on 04/20/2005 Published: 04/18/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7864