Science told us about damaging effects of free radicals. Initial studies suggested that by neutralizing free radicals, antioxidant supplements might promote health and prevent diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease and can reduce age-related degeneration. There is a craze for Antioxidants to be widely used as dietary supplements. This has resulted plethora of sellers trying to make hay. They are suggesting some unheard of juices, fruits, foods rich in antioxidants.
There is a hype about super fruits such as gogi berries (from China) and acai berries (from Brazil). Craze about antioxidants lead to rise in consumption of food rich in antioxidants, such as typical nuts: walnuts, pistachio, almonds, cashew nuts, etc. Exploiting the charged emotions sellers resort to supercharging. A study in 2007 estimated that 10,000-12,000 ORAC units may be needed to have a significant effect.…
