Fighting radicals – the versatility of antioxidants

Antioxidants in feed neutralise not only oxygen and its reactive compounds (ROS), but are also able to intercept substances which have an oxidising effect in general, in particular free radicals of varying origin. Apart from preserving fats and oils, antioxidants are also on everyone’s lips in the field of health. ‘Superfood’ and ‘green smoothies’ are the keywords whereby particular emphasis is placed on the health benefits. In medical literature it is known and un