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Answers to Frequently Asked Antioxidant Questions

Q1: What are antioxidants, and what are antioxidants used for?

A1: Antioxidants are nutrients that combat the free radicals we encounter in our everyday lives due to exposure to sunlight, pollution, smoking, drinking, intense exercise, and mental stress. Common antioxidants include vitamins A, E, and C, a well as selenium, lycopene, lutein, lignan, coenzyme Q10, and glutathione.

While antioxidants can be found in foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, antioxidant supplements ensure that we get all of the antioxidants our bodies need to:

• Remain young
• Ward off heart disease and cancers
• Contribute to beautiful skin
• Promote eye health
• Aid in the recovery after intense training

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Q2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of antioxidant supplements?

A2: Like all vitamin supplements, antioxidants have their pros and cons. Whether antioxidants are right for you depends upon your personal goals and needs.

Advantages of antioxidants include:

• Antioxidants neutralize free radicals like sunlight, pollution, drinking, and smoking
• Antioxidants can aid in the recovery after intense training
• Antioxidants can help combat mental stress
• Antioxidants may prevent heart disease and cancer
• Antioxidants promote eye health

Disadvantages of antioxidants include:

• Antioxidants can't replace a healthy diet
• Antioxidants can be expensive

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