Antioxidants Antioxidants, such as vitamins E and C and beta-carotene, may inhibit the production of reactive oxygen species and may limit neuronal damage ORAC ORAC Fruits Vegetables Prunes 5770 Kale 1770 Raisins 2830 Higher consumption of foods high in antioxidants associated with lower risk for cognitive decline and dementia (foods, not Spinach 1260 2400 980 Blueberries Brussels sprouts supplements) Vitamins and minerals in plant foods provide protective antioxidants Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains contain thousands of other types of compounds that contribute significantly to the overall dietary intake of antioxidants A partial measure of the antioxidant effect is called 'ORAC,' for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity 2036 930 Blackberries Alfalfa sprouts 1540 890 Strawberries Broccoli flowers Raspberries 1220 Beets 840 949 710 Plums Red bell pepper Oranges 750 Onion 450 Red grapes 739 Corn 400 Cherries 670 Eggplant 390

Antioxidants Antioxidants, such as vitamins E and C and beta-carotene, may inhibit the production of reactive oxygen species and may limit neuronal damage ORAC ORAC Fruits Vegetables Prunes 5770 Kale 1770 Raisins 2830 Higher consumption of foods high in antioxidants associated with lower risk for cognitive decline and dementia (foods, not Spinach 1260 2400 980 Blueberries Brussels sprouts supplements) Vitamins and minerals in plant foods provide protective antioxidants Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains contain thousands of other types of compounds that contribute significantly to the overall dietary intake of antioxidants A partial measure of the antioxidant effect is called 'ORAC,' for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity 2036 930 Blackberries Alfalfa sprouts 1540 890 Strawberries Broccoli flowers Raspberries 1220 Beets 840 949 710 Plums Red bell pepper Oranges 750 Onion 450 Red grapes 739 Corn 400 Cherries 670 Eggplant 390

Nutrition Now

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337415408

Author:Brown

Publisher:Brown

Chapter21: Phytochemicals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8RQ

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