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The combination of increased exposure to free radicals and the potentially low levels of antioxidants consumed through the diet makes supplementation more important than ever before.

Antioxidant nutrients work synergistically, in other words they all work together. In view of this it is often better to take a variety of antioxidant nutrients together rather than supplementing with one nutrient individually. Antioxidant formulas will normally contain the basics such as vitamins A, C, E, selenium and zinc. Other more sophisticated formulas will also include l-cysteine and various plant compounds, which help to improve the overall antioxidant potential of the product.

It is also advisable to increase antioxidant intake from food by eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, pulses and fish.

The combination of increased exposure to free radicals and the potentially low levels of antioxidants consumed through the diet makes supplementation more important than ever before.

Antioxidant nutrients work synergistically, in other words they all work together. In view of this it is often better to take a variety of antioxidant nutrients together rather than supplementing with one nutrient individually. Antioxidant formulas will normally contain the basics such as vitamins A, C, E, selenium and zinc. Other more sophisticated formulas will also include l-cysteine and various plant compounds, which help to improve the overall antioxidant potential of the product.

It is also advisable to increase antioxidant intake from food by eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, pulses and fish.