Background. Free radicals are connected with the increased risk of certain diseases, especially cancers. There is some scientifi c evidence that antioxidant-rich diet may inhibit the negative impact of free radicals. The aim of the present study was to analyse the antioxidant capacity of the selected commercial natural and fl avoured fermented milks offered in Poland, derived from different producers. Material and methods. The following commercially available natural fermented milks: 12 yoghurts, 12 kefi rs, 2 butter milks, 2 cultured milks, Turkish yoghurt drink (ayran) and the following fl avoured fermented milks: 22 yoghurts, 2 acidophillus milks, 2 kefi rs, butter milk and vegetable fl avoured fermented milk were analysed for their antioxidant potential. The antioxidant capacity was assessed, in two replicates and twice for each product, by means of ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and DPPH radical scavenging ability (expressed as ARP -anti radical power) methods. Results. Among all analysed plain products, yoghurts and kefi rs were characterised by the highest antioxidant activity. The presence of probiotic Lactobacillus casei strains in the product positively affected both FRAP and ARP values. Antioxidant capacity of the fl avoured fermented milks was primarily affected by the type and quality (e.g. fruit concentration) of the added fl avouring preparation. The most valuable regarding the estimated parameters were chocolate, coffee, grapefruit with green tea extract as well as bilberry, forest fruits, strawberry and cherry with blackcurrant fi llings. Conclusions. Protein content, inclusion of probiotic microfl ora as well as type and quality of fl avouring preparations are the main factors affecting antioxidant properties of fermented milks.