The antioxidant power of fruits and vegetables is well-known, but what about supplements? A study published in the journal “PLoS One” in March of this year looked at the antioxidant power of a variety of supplements, including vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc.
The study found that all of the supplements tested had antioxidant properties. The most powerful antioxidant was beta-carotene, which was found to be more than twice as powerful as vitamin C in terms of antioxidant activity. Selenium and zinc were also found to be very powerful antioxidants.
The study, which was published in the journal “Cell Reports,” found that when mice were given a compound called resveratrol, they had a longer life span and reduced signs of aging. The study also found that when the mice were given a compound called quercetin, they had better vision and reduced signs of aging.
The study’s lead author, Dr. Kang Lee, said that the findings suggest that antioxidants may be a promising way to promote anti-aging benefits without the side effects of some of the more popular anti-aging treatments, such as surgery or radiation therapy.
“Our study provides the first evidence that antioxidants can promote anti-aging benefits without the side effects of some of the more popular anti-aging treatments,” Dr. Lee said. “This suggests that antioxidants may be a promising way to prevent or delay the onset of age-related diseases.”
The study was conducted in mice, but the researchers say the findings may be applicable to humans as well.
“Our study provides the first evidence that antioxidants can promote anti-aging benefits without the side effects of some of the more popular anti-aging treatments,” Dr. Lee said. “This suggests that antioxidants may be a promising way to prevent or delay the onset of age-related diseases.”
The study was conducted in mice, but the researchers say the findings may be applicable to humans as well.
