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π¬ Antioxidants & Health: The Science Behind the Hype ββ€οΈ
03/15/2025
π¬ Antioxidants & Health: The Science Behind the Hype ββ€οΈ
π¬ Antioxidants & Health: Myths vs. Reality βππ Despite popular belief, vitamins C & E do not reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, or chronic illness π«β€οΈ. High doses of vitamin A increase the risk of hip fractures & prostate cancer β οΈπ¦΄, while vitamin E is linked to respiratory infections, prostate cancer, and even death π·β. However, a specific combination of antioxidants (C, E, zinc, copper, lutein, zeaxanthin) slows vision loss in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) ποΈπ§‘. A multiomic study identified GSTO1 as the best biomarker for zinc deficiency π§ͺπ, but further validation is needed. Takeaway? Antioxidants have specific benefits, but not as universal disease preventers! βοΈπ
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