When superfoods aren’t so super

January 28, 2010

Antioxidants may not be the miracle they’re being made out to be and they may sometimes even impair your muscle function, according to new findings from Kansas State University. The study found that an overdose of antioxidants can throw off the balance of pro-oxidants in the body — pro-oxidants that actually help blood cells flow properly, which will affect how well the blood transports oxygen to the muscles. Which, in terms of symptoms may have older folks feeling out of breath quickly when exercising and experiencing stiff, sore muscles.

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Tags: aging, antioxidants, healthy eating, muscles, pro-oxidants, superfood