Tag: Excessive antioxidants

A 2023 study published in the journal *Antioxidants* highlighted that excessive antioxidant intake can, paradoxically, be harmful and ineffective, with higher doses sometimes leading to adverse effects. So, what happens if I eat too much antioxidants, and is it a case of too much of a good thing?

According to the National Institutes of Health, high doses of certain antioxidant supplements may be harmful, with studies showing an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers who take beta-carotene. This growing body of evidence highlights the serious disadvantages of antioxidants, challenging the long-held belief that more is always better when it comes to these compounds.