Antioxidants are useful in preventing cardiovascular disease: a debate. Pro antioxidants.
Antioxidants are a heterogeneous group of agents; their mechanisms of action are diverse and are not well understood. Nonetheless, it is clear that some antioxidants, such as vitamin E, are beneficial agents in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
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University of Maryland, University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, USA. RVOGEL@heart.ab.umd.edu
D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000975:Antioxidants; D014810:Vitamin E