This page discusses how oxidative damage from metabolic by-products significantly influences aging and contributes to diseases like cancer. It highlights that antioxidants from fruits and vegetables c...This page discusses how oxidative damage from metabolic by-products significantly influences aging and contributes to diseases like cancer. It highlights that antioxidants from fruits and vegetables can help mitigate this damage, but many people don't consume enough. It also notes major cancer risk factors such as smoking and poor diet.