Tag: Antioxidant controversy

According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for adult vitamin E supplementation is 1,000 mg daily. But can vitamin E be taken long term without risks, and what does the scientific evidence say about its prolonged use and safety?

According to a 2012 statement from the USDA, Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) values are often misused by manufacturers and consumers, leading to the removal of their public database. Despite this, many people still wonder what food has the highest ORAC, a number once used to rank antioxidant potential.

While a diet rich in beta-carotene is beneficial, decades of research have shown that high-dose beta-carotene supplementation can be dangerous for certain individuals. Understanding who cannot take beta-carotene is crucial for avoiding potential health complications associated with these specific supplements.