Antioxidants are a crucial part of maintaining a healthy body both inside and out. The substances work in the body by altering free radicals. These are can cause things like signs of aging, serious illness or disease and a general feeling of being unhealthy. To get a full recommended dose of all the key antioxidants would require a highly specific and difficult diet. Instead many people have turned to antioxidant supplements. Similar to protein powder or other diet pills these supplements provide the body with an extra boost of antioxidants to fight those free radicals without altering food intake. In the full gamut of antioxidant supplements a few stand out as the very best to consider taking.

 

Acai Berry

 

The acai is a fruit that has long been used in native cultures as a natural antioxidant supplement. Its juice is thought to help fight free radicals while also providing a natural energy boost. Acai juice is available as a standalone supplement in most stores. The juice itself is what possesses the energy boosting and healthy benefits, so be warned it won’t contain the added benefit of additional vitamins.

 

Lutein

 

Lutein is a type of antioxidant extracted from the marygold flower. It occurs naturally in many foods but only in small amounts. To get the full benefit a concentrated dose courtesy of a supplement is recommended. Lutein will help fight free radicals in the ocular area. It can help keep the eyes healthy and studies have shown increased lutein intake will also ward off cataracts.

 

Vitamin C

 

Vitamin C is an easily found antioxidant but also one that lends itself well to supplements. The body requires large amounts of vitamin C, as it performs as an antioxidant in cellular fluids like blood plasma, lung fluid and eye fluid. While vitamin C is often found in large amounts in items such as orange juice, for the best antioxidant power from it one might consider a daily concentrated supplement.