438: Exploring the role of nutrition and antioxidants

<div>As more of us look to improve our health and wellbeing, antioxidants have piqued the interest of some in the food and drinks industry.<br> <br> There is plenty of evidence that antioxidants are vital in protecting our cells from harm, but how does that link to our diets?<br> <br> How does what we eat correlate with the number and type of antioxidants in our bodies?<br> <br> And what about supplements? What role can they play, if any, in this area?<br> <br> <strong>Guest:<br> Dr Christine Bösch, Associate Professor in Nutrition, University of Leeds</strong> </div>