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Antioxidants are substances that seem to reduce oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is thought to lead to aging and certain diseases such as cancer.

Common supplement ingredients thought to have antioxidant effects include vitamin E, beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium, and others.

People use antioxidants for various cancers, heart disease, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and many other conditions, but there is no good evidence to support these uses.

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When taken by mouth: Antioxidants are likely safe when used appropriately. But certain antioxidants are possibly unsafe when used in large doses. Antioxidants like beta-carotene and vitamin E can cause serious side effects when used in large doses. See specific ingredients for more detailed safety information.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy: Antioxidants are possibly safe when taken by mouth in appropriate doses during pregnancy. See specific ingredients for more detailed safety information.

Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if antioxidants in general are safe to use when breast-feeding. See specific ingredients for detailed safety information.

See specific ingredients for interactions with medicines.

See specific ingredients for interactions with herbs and supplements.

See specific ingredients for interactions with foods.

Antioxidant products are typically taken by mouth. Common supplement ingredients thought to have antioxidant effects include vitamin E, beta-carotene, vitamin C, selenium, and others. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out which specific antioxidants and what dose might be best for a specific condition.

Antioxidant Agents, Antioxidant Supplements, Antioxidant Therapy, Antioxidant Vitamins, Dietary Antioxidants, Oxidation Inhibitor.

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