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Antioxidants are important because they help neutralize free radicals in the body. When in high concentration, free radicals may have an impact on cells and can cause oxidative stress. Having antioxidants in your body helps support you from the effects of free radicals [2]. But let’s back up and understand why.†
Our bodies undertake millions of processes every day. One such process is turning the food we eat into cellular energy our body can use, and that process requires oxygen. The byproducts created by using oxygen are oxidants, also called “free radicals”. In addition to free radicals occurring inside the body, you can obtain free radicals from the outside environment, such as through pollution and sunlight, but either way, free radicals can negatively affect our cells [2].†
The opposite of oxidants is antioxidants. These substances work by binding to oxidants before they can do oxidative damage [2]. Some nutrients function as antioxidants in the body, helping to neutralize free radicals. Don’t let the “anti” in the name fool you, antioxidants are good for your body!†
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A variety of substances work as antioxidants in the body, and the best way to obtain them is through food. But when looking to load up your plate with antioxidant rich food what should you choose? Don’t worry, our list has you covered! One thing you’ll notice is the abundance of plant foods and the lack of animal foods. That’s because plant-based foods provide more antioxidants for the diet than animal-based foods.
Here are eleven foods you should consider adding to your diet to increase your antioxidant intake:
The levels of antioxidants listed are based on the FRAP (ferric reducing ability of plasma) analysis, which measures the antioxidant content of foods in millimoles (mmol) per 100 g (3.5 oz) serving. It is important to note that this value is the level of antioxidants present in food; it is not measuring the antioxidant activity in the body after ingesting that food. The higher the FRAP value, the more antioxidants that are present [3].
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Now let’s discuss dietary supplements. When looking to increase your antioxidant intake, you may want to consider supplements, like multivitamins, that have nutrients that provide antioxidant support. While obtaining nutrients from food is the best way to meet your nutritional needs, supplements, and those considered antioxidant supplements, may help address nutrient gaps in your diet.†
Below are some nutrients that act as antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in the body. Many of these nutrients can be found in multivitamins or individual supplements to help support your health. It is best to consult with your healthcare provider before adding any dietary supplement to your daily routine.†
Antioxidants are the opposite of oxidants (free radicals), and they work to neutralize free radicals before they can negatively affect your cells. There are many antioxidant-rich foods you can incorporate into your diet to help increase your antioxidant intake. In addition, some dietary supplements contain nutrients known for providing antioxidant support that you may want to consider including in your daily regimen after consulting with a healthcare professional.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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