Antioxidants can protect cells from free radicals, which contribute to heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. Antioxidants, due to their variety of benefits, such as their anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties, have attracted the attention of scientists in recent years. Antioxidants are still prevalent in many fields today, such as food technology. In this field, antioxidants enhance the taste and safety of a wide range of foods. It's been shown that antioxidants protect cells from oxidative damage, in both controlled lab settings and observational epidemiological studies. Although there are conflicting findings from clinical studies, it's still a controversial topic. This study aims to summarize the findings that have been made so far regarding the benefits of antioxidant consumption. The importance of antioxidants as an effective tool for preventing diseases throughout the world is also highlighted in this article.