
Originally Posted by
daem
If you understood anything about anti-oxidants, you would know that NO PROOF IS REQUIRED. Here is an excerpt from a medical book I own:
Free radicals alter the functioning of the cell. While the cell is somewhat permeable to allow nutrients to enter and wastes to be removed, the free radicals alter this, causing leakage or clogging, and ultimately the death of the cell. Free radicals interfere with the structures inside cells that produce energy, and then leave the cells weak somewhat less defenseless. Free radicals cause LDL (the ‘bad’ cholesterol) to stick to the walls of the arteries.
Free radicals are formed by exposure to such things as tobacco smoke, alcohol, insecticides, radiation, chemicals in the home or at work (chlorine, new carpeting, air fresheners, etc.), even excessive amounts of sunlight. Other causes are a high-fat diet, eating fried foods, or strenuous exercise. It is the free radical production from these sources that we need to be most concerned about, as they cause the excessive and uncontrolled free radicals that can have devastating health effects.
So, friend, while the synthetics are increasing your LDL, stop taking anti-oxidants. You will stunt your recovery from the heavy lifting, allow LDL to bind to your arteries and potentially cause heart problems down the road, and overall decrease the effectiveness of your immune system.
You are a newb, not by post count, but by your attitude and know it all attitude. Snapping, and demanding a study when one has NEVER been done is ignorant.
Spend the money and do the tests yourself, and I can guarantee that after the cycle with anti-oxidants included, you will be healthier, stronger, and larger. It won't be too easy to use yourself as a control, however...