antioxidant supplements

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meaningsofantioxidantandsupplement

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antioxidant
noun[C]
uk
/ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt/us
/ˌæn.t̬iˈɑːk.sɪ.dənt/
a substance that slows down the rate at which something decays because ...
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supplement
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/us
/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/
something that is added to something else in order to improve it or complete it; ...
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One of the studies reported signs of improved immunological defense and a lower number of infection days among those who received antioxidant supplements.
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There is no scientific evidence to show that diabetes can be prevented by antioxidant supplements.
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The scientific literature does not support the hypothesis that antioxidant supplements to a well-balanced diet prevent cardiovascular disease.
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Predominantly, the documentation suggests that neither fruits, vegetables, nor antioxidant supplements can prevent prostate cancer.
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Results from one study where subjects were given high doses of antioxidant supplements with food suggest that the tendency for blood cells to clot is reduced.
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The presentation also recommends consuming antioxidant supplements, and avoiding tap water, which it describes as dangerous due to it being contaminated with toxic chemicals.
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As a result, by reducing the redox stress in cancer cells, antioxidant supplements could decrease the effectiveness of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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Antioxidant supplements may also prevent any of the health gains that normally come from exercise, such as increased insulin sensitivity.
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Vitamin supplements and antioxidant supplements have not been found to have an effect in prevention.
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Currently, there exists no substantive clinical evidence to suggest that milk thistle or other antioxidant supplements are efficacious beyond placebo in treating liver disease caused by chronic alcohol consumption.
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