date:Feb 27, 2013
A study published in Neurology shows that the total level of antioxidants in peoples diets may not protect against stroke or dementia. Antioxidants such as lycopene, beta-carotene, and vitamins C and E are found in many foods.
The study involved 5,395 people, ages 55+, who had no signs of dementia at the start of the study. Participants completed questionnaires about how often they ate 170 foods over the past year at the start of the study. Then the participants were followed for an average of