How much of each antioxidant
should I be getting?

 

One way to get an idea of how much of each antioxidant you should be getting is to consider the following two sources. The first is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) as recommended by the National Food and Nutrition Board.

The other is Dr. Lester Packer who, because of his 30+ years of study in the field, is regarded as the world's foremost antioxidant research scientist. Below you will find recommended daily allowances for antioxidants as recommended by the National Food and Nutrition Board and by Dr. Packer.

 

Vitamin C
RDA - 60 mg
Recommended by Lester Packer - 500 mg daily


Vitamin E
RDA - 30 mg
Recommended by Lester Packer - 30 mg daily


Coenzyme - Q10
RDA - none
Recommended by Lester Packer - 500 mg daily


Alpha-Lipoic Acid:
RDA - none
Recommended by Dr. Lester Packer - 100 mg daily


Glutathione
RDA - none
Recommended by Lester Packer - 100 mg of Lipoic Acid daily. Click here to see notes on Glutathione.


Flavonoids
RDA - none
Recommended by Lester Packer - 50 mg daily


Carotenoids
RDA - none
Recommended by Lester Packer - Most people can get enough carotenoids through their diet by eating 3 orange and yellow fruits and vegetables and 2 dark green leafy vegetables daily.

 

 

 

    

 
         
 
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