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Antioxidants Role in Health: Food Versus Supplements - myOptumHealth

Antioxidants may help protect against some chronic diseases and help protect cells from aging. Find out the best food sources and learn whether or not

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HealthWatch: The Danger Of Vitamin Mega-Doses - wcbstv.com

wcbstv.com — “We often hear reports of vitamins being important in the fight against cancer, but startling research out Wednesday suggests that, in some cases, they may actually raise your risk. There is no denying that antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamins C and E and beta-carotene, play a role in fighting cancer – but that may only be the case when we get those vitamins from food. A new study says that taking mega-doses of supplements hoping to ward off the disease my actually do the opposite.” View full resource at wcbstv.com