Question 1

what vitamins are antioxidants?

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A,C and E: Vitamins a, c and e are antioxidants and there are enzymes that are antioxidants as well. Eat 8-10 portions of fruits and vegetable every day. If for any reason you cannot eat that amount, then consider juice plus. https://www.juiceplus.com/nsa/content/home.soa?site=jb96909
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Question 2

why are taking vitamins and / or antioxidants good for you?

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Not clear: It is unclear whether taking these agents is helpful. In some circumstances vitamins - taken in conventional doses - have been harmful. It is undoubtedly best to eat a balanced diet - rich in natural sources as there are almost certainly ingredients there that will not be found in pills and supplements. It is a complex question but I am not certain i agree with your starting premise...

Question 3

what are considered well accepted benefits from taking antioxidant vitamins?

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Healthy body: You should take antioxidants because oxidative stress has been found to cause many chronic conditions including cancer, alzheimer's disease among many others. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables (8-10 portions per day)will give you the required antioxidants. The next best thing to fruits and vegetables in juice plus. https://www.juiceplus.com/nsa/content/home.soa?site=jb96909.

Question 4

what is free radicals and antioxidants in vitamin section?

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Important question: Free radicals are produced by oxidative stress, which happens during stress, metabolism, sickness, and eating certain kinds of food.  Free radicals damage the body, mostly by damaging dna and interfering with important metabolic processes.  Anti-oxidants absorb these free radicals and therefore decrease the amount of damage.

Question 5

do vitamins act as antioxidants?

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Yes: The major function of vitamin E is its role as an antioxidant.

Question 6

during what parts of the body would an antioxidant like vitamin c be most useful?

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Skin,bones,ligaments: Vitamin c is an essential component of collagen which in turn it's an abundant substance in the connective tissue. The connective tissue is what binds us together and hence it's present in the bones, skin, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, etc. But not only that, the liver, kidneys and other organs have connective tissue. www.otwithmd.com.

Question 7

please tell me, could i give my son a multi-vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant supplement?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Has he been diagnosed with a deficiency? Have symptoms? Then see you doctor. Is he eating normal? A balanced diet of meat and vegetables? Then no. Supplements are not necessary.

Question 8

can you tell me if i could give my son a multi-vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant supplement?

Accepted Answer

Likely fine: If yours is a vitamin family, i see no problem in common supplements. A well balance nutrition, rest and exercise support normal growth in kids. Most of these supplements leave the body in the urine the day they are given.  I caution parents to avoid excesses of vitamin a, e, d or k as these fat soluble vitamins do store up in the bodies fat cells and can produce problems.

Question 9

which antioxidants vitamins or herbs supplement is safe to eat ???

Accepted Answer

Multivitamins: are like an insurance policy for when we don't eat right, don't sleep well, or are especially stressed.  Go to a good store or get some guidance because the popular brands are typically very week and not helpful. The dose (read label and check that half or more of the ingredients are several 100 per cent above RDA.  Dose more important than a long list. Ask about a specific condition or supplement

Question 10

is it ok to take biotin, b-12, antioxidant supplement and a multi vitamin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is OK to take these, although seldom necessary in the USA if you are eating a balanced diet.

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