* Biological Absorption Table 1 :The Antioxidative capacity of an “Antioxidant” is determined by its: * Biological Absorption * Concentration * Rate constants for radical reactions * Location – Aqueous or lipid domains (or in both phases) * Mobility in hydrophobic domains * Lifetime * Rate of regeneration or recycling activity * Metal scavenging (chelating, binding) activity

Table 2:Antioxidant Characteristics 1. Compounds called “Antioxidants” differ in their ability to react with different reactive oxygen / nitrogen species (ROS/RNS). 2. Combination of “Antioxidants” can provide a wider range of free radicals scavenging than an individual antioxidant. 3. Antioxidant treatment may be beneficial only in subjects under oxidative stress. 4. Some “Antioxidants” exhibit additional anti-atherogenic activities, beyond their antioxidant effect.