Do Antioxidant Supplements Actually Increase the Risk of Death?
Many Americans take antioxidant supplements in order to ward off deadly illnesses such as heart disease and cancer. However, a controversial new study suggests that people who take antioxidants may actually be increasing their risk of death. Researchers who analyzed the results of 68 studies on the effects of antioxidants have concluded that the use of some antioxidant supplements may increase death rates.