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Antioxidants like vitamins C and E, beta carotene and selenium may in some cases do more harm than good.
Mixed Messages 
Antioxidants fight disease, support immunity and fight aging but in some cases can do more harm to your body than good. Can someone please explain what's going on here?
 The Funny Thing About Vitamin E
 The ABCs of Antioxidants


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