Dietary antioxidants include: ?? Vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene (which is converted to vitamin A in the body) ?? Minerals such as selenium, zinc and copper ?? Phytochemicals (natural plant compounds) such as carotenoids (e.g. beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein), flavonoids and isoflavones Ascorbic acid Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for vitamin C, as f