Tuesday, August 25, 2009

How To Get The Most Out Of An Antioxidant Supplement

By Kerry Welsh

It can be hard to get enough antioxidants through the day, because you need to make sure that you are eating all the right foods. For people who are very busy, or those who otherwise just want to make sure that they are getting enough of these antioxidants so that they can reap the full benefits, such as prevent fine lines and other signs of aging, and the prevention of various health problems, then there is always the option of just taking an antioxidant dietary supplement.

There have been much debate about the effectiveness of an antioxidant supplement compared to food sources high in antioxidants and rightly so, there is much to think about when making this comparison.

Supplement or Not?

The biggest reason why people even consider an antioxidant supplement is their busy lifestyles. Sitting down for the recommended five serving of fruit and vegetables at least twice every day is not always an option. Certainly a supplement can replace a great deal of food quickly and easily.

However you also have to think about all the other important vitamins and minerals that you are missing out on when you are taking an antioxidant supplement, and which you would be getting if you were to actually be eating those healthy foods.

The best thing to do is to take an antioxidant supplement and maintain a healthy diet. This is not always possible but unarguably the best thing to do. By adding the supplement to your healthy diet you will also not have to eat as much food as you would have had to if you were not taking the supplement.

An antioxidant supplement will provide great health and anti aging benefits and you should ask your doctor for help in finding the right one for you.

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