“Antioxidant supplements help you live longer.”

Across 67 trials of 230,000+ people, antioxidant pills didn't extend life — and beta-carotene, vitamin A and vitamin E were linked to slightly higher mortality. Get your antioxidants from food, not a bottle.

Backed by a systematic review or meta-analysis — the top of the evidence pyramid. Not medical advice, just what the best evidence says.