This evidence can motivate us all to get more antioxidants in our diets. The most important antioxidant vitamins are vitamins C and E. Aim for about 1,200 milligrams of vitamin C daily. You can easily get half of that by eating five to six servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The remaining 600 milligrams may be taken in supplement form. Vitamin E is fat soluble, which means it is best absorbed when taken with food that has some fat in it.
Antioxidants show significant promise in the fight against aging and disease.
However, more research is needed to determine more precisely which diseases can be prevented with antioxidants and what the optimal doses are. Dr. Michael F. Roizen is a professor at the University of Chicago medical school. We welcome your comments .