All of the following are antioxidant except: September 2005: (A) Vitamin A, (B) Vitamin B, (C) Vitamin C, (D) Vitamin E
Answer is B. Ans. B: Vitamin B Antioxidants are a group of compounds that help to protect the body from the formation and elimination of free radicals. Free-radicals are formed from exposure to sunlight and pollution and also as a byproduct of cell metabolism. Alcohol, cigarette smoke, stress and even diet also affect the level of free-radical development in the body. Excellent antioxidants include Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, zinc, selenium, ginkgo biloba, grape seed extract, and green tea extract.