Comment Re:Fad theories of health nuts (Score 1) 179
plenty of hard clinical studies showing no link whatsoever between free radicals and cancer
Whoa, whoa, slow down there. Free radicals, usually reactive oxygen species, are some of the most reactive molecules known. They can and will destroy any organic material they come across. Especially DNA. Lengthy PDF and a paywall, but hey, its far more studies than you actually cited.
(opinion starts) That said, I'm not going to argue that antioxidants actually will have some significant effect against aging. You can't just flood your body with enough antioxidants to really slow down aging, without causing other harm, such as compromising your immune system.(opinion ends)