In recent years there is an upsurge in the areas related to newer developments in prevention of disease especially the role of free radicals and antioxidants. So it will be pertinent to examine the possible role of free radicals in disease and antioxidants in its prevention, especially the current status of the subject matter and future prospects. In view of increasing risk factors of human to various deadly diseases, there has been a global trend toward the use of natural substance present in medicinal plants and dietary plats as therapeutic antioxidants. Coordinated research involving...