Antioxidants for vascular disease

Vitamin C, carotenoids, and vitamin E, the three main dietary antioxidants, each affect lipid peroxidation and may reduce atherogenesis and lower the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The evidence for a cardiovascular ben efit of antioxidants is strongest for vitamin E. This article examines this topic further, and the authors find that, at present, the data are insuffi cient to suggest public policy recommendations for nutritional supplementat ion.