how vitamin C works, but it is be-
lieved to be involved in the for-
mation of collagen, a
protein-based substance needed
for healthy bones, teeth and skin.
It also appears to play a role in
_the healing of wounds and helps
the body resist infection.
Vitamin E is well-accepted as
nature's most effective soldier for
battling mutated cells. In fact,
new research confirms that vita-
min E also helps prevent good
cholesterol from turning into bad
cholesterol, which contributes to
cardiovascular disease. It is
thought that vitamin E also
might help to prevent cancer.
Vitamin E supplements often
are recommended because the vi-
tamin is hard to get in large
quantities through diet alone.
The foods that contain the most
vitamin E are concentrated plant
fats like vegetable and seed oils.
Researchers have failed to un-
cover any toxic effects of mega-
doses (10 or more times the
Recommended Daily Allowance,
RDA) over the short haul, though
side effects such as headaches
and diarrhea have been report-
ed.
Scientists theorize that betac-
arotene and the other antioxi-
dants exert a protective effect on
different parts of the cell, as well
as against different free radicals.
Fruits and vegetables with be-
tacarotene include orange, yellow
and dark green vegetables. The
average American does not eat
enough of these to get the rec-
ommended minimal amount of
betacarotene, therefore vitamins
supplements might be needed.
Despite the lack of conclusive
information about the health ben-
efits of antioxidants, the bottom
line is that good eating habits re-
main the best suggestion for good
health.
The next few years should pro-
vide a wealth of information
based on clinical trials now tak-
ing place. In the meantime, eat
those fruits and vegetables and
make your own educated deci-
sions regarding whether you
should be taking vitamin sup-
plements.
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