An agent or molecule that inhibits oxidation; any of numerous chemical substances including certain natural innate body products, such as SOD or glutathione, and nutrients that can neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals and other substances. Tonic herbs and superfoods are universally antioxidant, and some are among the most potent known to humankind (See Shilajit, Gynostemma, Goji, Resveratrol, etc.)