/oss/taxonomy/term/1463/all en /oss/article/controversial-science-food-health-supplements-toxicity/antioxidants-disappoint-again <p>Science is based on evidence, and evidence changes. Heart attack victims used to be put on prolonged bed rest until evidence indicated that this was not the way to go. If a baby was born by C-section, it was assumed, as it turns out incorrectly, that subsequent deliveries would also have to be via the same route because the uterus had been weakened by the previous procedure. It seems that as far as our knowledge about health goes, the only constant is change. Currently it is our view of vitamin and antioxidant supplements that is fluttering in the winds of change.</p> Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:49:57 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2082 at /oss