Charting the Vitamin Effect // Some Nutrients Show Disease-Fighting Traits

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: October 10, 1993 | Copyright information

Can eating a diet rich in the antioxidant vitamins beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E reduce your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or cataracts? Some scientists says "yes."

Oxygen damage (oxidation) to your cells may be partly responsible for the effects of aging and certain diseases. Researchers are studying how antioxidants in our food may protect against this damage.

But how does new research translate into your daily diet? Is eating lots of fruits and vegetable...

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