Abstract :Abstract
Free radicals and oxidants have beneficial and harmful effects on the body. They are generated either during normal cell metabolism or from external agents such as drugs, radiation, nicotine smoke, pollution. Over production of these leads to accumulation in the body resulting oxidative stress. Oxidative stress may result in the development of chronic and degenerative diseases like neoplasm, autoimmune disorders, premature aging, cataract, infertility, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. The human body has inbuilt mechanism to deal with oxidative stress to a certain extent. However, we may have to use antioxidants whenever there is imbalance between the productions and counteract mechanisms. This short communication focuses on the use of antioxidants in the treatment of gastric mucosal disorders, male infertility and on statin induced new onset Diabetes mellitus and myopathy.