Antioxidant Analysis Methods and Some Non-Wood Forest Plant Products as Sources of Antioxidants in Eastern Black Sea Region

Eastern Black Sea region has wide genetically plant diversity due to physical and different climatic characteristic. These plants, which are potential source of antioxidants, prevent the oxidative stres caused by oxygen and photons at the same time. Interest of antioxidant compound has been increased for last years. The reason of this, it is believed that an increased intake of food, which is rich in natural antioxidant, is associated with a lower risk of degenerative diseases. In this study, 10 plants, which are sources of antioxidant and marketable in Eastern Black Sea region, were chosen. Antioxidant activity and potentials use area of these plants were examined. Moreover, antioxidant compounds and determination of antioxidant activity methods were discussed.