Where’s the Evidence? A Top Ten List of Cochrane Reviews
Presented by the Canadian Cochrane Centre and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research

3. Antioxidant supplements show no benefits

Some people may take antioxidant supplements such as beta-carotene, or vitamins A, C, or E, in the belief that they improve health or longevity. A recent Cochrane Review found no evidence supporting the use of these supplements in general or to prevent certain diseases.