Malnutrition often conjures depressing images of starving citizens in third-world countries, yet the most common and insidious form of malnutrition is not a lack of calories but a lack of nutrients. Food contains calories as a basic measure of energy but it’s nutrients that really rule the roost. Vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids, […]
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Questioning Antioxidants
Antioxidants are a broad range of vitamins and phytonutrients widely marketed for general health and anti-aging. The most common nutrients sold as antioxidants are vitamins C and E, though preparations of endogenous antioxidants such as melatonin and glutathione are also becoming popular for use as a supplement. Before we can discuss the pros and cons […]