Numerous diseases and complications associated with aging trace to damage from so-called free radicals that form naturally in the body and are chemically reactive. Many people attempt to cope by self-medicating with natural antioxidants, including vitamins C, E, and the polyphenols found in plant-derived foods and drinks. There’s a problem with that: Taken in excess, most antioxidants start to foster the damage they were meant to prevent.
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