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Originally Posted by Zakari  Hi, I recently read an article and felt that “The amount of antioxidants in your body is directly proportional to how long you will live.” antioxidants are the nutritional equivalent of man's best friend - they are loyal protectors and nurturers of our cells, repelling disease, and promoting good health. Antioxidants can come from healthy eating or in the form of supplements, and they include a family of naturally formed components like vitamin A, beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamin E, and more. They are believed to protect cells from free radicals, harmful oxygen molecules thought to damage cells that result in cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, and they may be the underlying reason why we age. view article about antioxidants… |
The studies are actually kind of up in the air, here are a couple more recent articles for you. This includes an objection from a supplement company rep but remember that, unlike the pharmaceutical industry, the supplement industry is completely, totally unregulated.
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BBC NEWS | Health | Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan'
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JAMA -- Abstract: Mortality in Randomized Trials of Antioxidant Supplements for Primary and Secondary Prevention: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, February 28, 2007, Bjelakovic et al. 297 (8): 842
I continue to use antioxidants including the more common vitamin supplement variety and SuperFoods Supreme concentrated fruit and vegetable powder-type based on conventional wisdom that they provide at least some benefits...limited though they may be. Now I am not so sure.