Lots of people I know are taking big amounts of antioxidant supplements like vitamin C and E. They are mistakenly known as cancer fighters, free radicals killers.
The problem is, that these people really think they are protected. And they think, they don’t have to eat any fruits and vegetables, because they already have enough antioxidants in their diet through supplements.
Several studies were made on antioxidants.
Most of them showing no benefit at all for humans when taken as a supplement (pill).
Few studies shoved, that antioxidants in concentrated form as the ones in the form of a pill can act as strong pro-oxidants – that means, that they can be harmful.
The chemistry of the body can be quite complex and some free radicals are beneficial.
If you want to be completely safe, get all your antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables and stay away from antioxidant supplements.
Eat apples, pears, berries, plums, salads and other fruits and vegetables as much as you want to, because they already have the right balance of antioxidants created by nature, not by laboratory.