[Natural substances with antioxidant activity]. / Vybrané prírodní látky s antioxidacní aktivitou.

ABSTRACT

The review summarizes information about natural substances of phenolic nature (flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, tannins), in which antioxidant effects and ability to quench free radicals have been demonstrated. A number of substances seem to be perspective in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, cancer and liver diseases.