Antioxidant Vitamins


	ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS


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Are Antioxidant Vitamins As Good As they Say they Are?

A big buzz word in today's health news is the term antioxidants and they are being touted as the best source for anti-aging and the be-all and end-all preventative measure for heart problems and coronary disease.

The vitamins that are considered to be antioxidant vitamins are Vitamins E, C, and beta carotene and they all have a wide range of possible health benefits. Even though there is not complete research on the benefits of antioxidants, there are still as many as 30% of all Americans that are supplementing their diets with antioxidant vitamins.

In terms of coronary disease, antioxidants are said to be very useful in preventing a condition called atherosclerosis. This condition is a leading cause in heart attacks and strokes. Atherosclerosis is caused by fatty deposits accumulating in the arteries. These fatty deposits are caused by the oxidation of the bad cholesterol -- also known as LDL or low-density lipoprotein. Antioxidant vitamins have been said to be extremely helpful in preventing the oxidation of LDL, and consequently the accumulation of fat clogged arteries. However recent research is indicating that there is no link between antioxidant vitamins and prevention of coronary disease.

The American Heart Association (AHA) is not recommending the use of antioxidant vitamins in the prevention of coronary disease until research can conclusively show their beneficial impact on the reduction of LDL. The AHA is further recommending that diets that are high with foods that contain antioxidant vitamins (such as Vitamin E, C, and beta-carotene) are much more beneficial in terms of preventing cardiovascular disease. Eating a diet that is low in trans and saturated fats, as well as low in cholesterol will supply more than enough antioxidant vitamins to the body. This is not to say that antioxidant vitamins should not be considered for skin care, however they should not be strictly used for the prevention of heart disease.

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::Vitamin B6 Benefits
Vitamin B6 benefits more of our body than any other vitamin.

::Benefits of Vitamin K
Vitamin K are fat soluble and are necessary for normal blood clotting.

::How Much Vitamin C
If you are Vitamin C deficient, the biggest risk is scurvy.

::Vitamin B 12
Vitamin B12 is important for healthy neurological function.

::Benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is critical in contributing to circulatory health.

::Benefits of Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 is another vitamin in the B vitamin family. You knew that, right :-)

::Taking Vitamins
Is there really a benefit to taking vitamins every day?

::Liquid Vitamins
Liquid vitamins are going to provide additional benefits due to their liquid foundation.

::Calcium Vitamins
Calcium is the most prevalent mineral in our body.

::Vitamin Overdose
Vitamin overdose may have severe effects.

::Vitamin K Cream
Purpura decreases faster with Vitamin K cream.

::Multi Vitamins
A multivitamin is simply any compound that contains more than one kind of vitamin in its single serving.

::Vitamin B2
Riboflavin is an invaluable vitamin.

::Herbal Vitamins
Herbal vitamins are extremely popular as they contain many active ingredients that work together to create a therapeutic result.

::Benefits of Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin is another vitamin in the B vitamins group.

::Chewable Vitamins
Supplements that are deemed chewable are not any different than standard pill form vitamins.

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