ntioxidants form the body's defense mechanism against radical damage, which can cause cells to malfunction or die. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once formed these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction, like dominoes. Their chief danger comes from the damage they can do when they react with important cellular components such as DNA, or the cell membrane.

With the presence of phenols, tocopherols, and other natural antioxidants in Andalucian Girl extra virgin oil prevent the formation of certain free radicals (highly reactive molecules) that may cause cell destruction within the human body.