List of antioxidants in food

List of Antioxidants in Food is a comprehensive compilation of various antioxidants found in different types of food. Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures.

Overview

Antioxidants are categorized into two broad divisions: water-soluble (hydrophilic) and lipid-soluble (hydrophobic). The body cannot manufacture most antioxidants, so they must be supplied in the diet. They are believed to play a role in preventing the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, and cataracts.

List of Antioxidants in Food

Vitamins

• Vitamin C: This water-soluble antioxidant is present in fruits and vegetables like oranges, strawberries, pineapple, and bell peppers.
• Vitamin E: A fat-soluble antioxidant found in nuts, seeds, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables.

Phytochemicals

• Flavonoids: Found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, tea and wine.
• Carotenoids: These are found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables like carrots, spinach, and tomatoes.

Minerals

• Selenium: This antioxidant mineral is found in cereals, meat, mushrooms, fish, and eggs.
• Manganese: Found in nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, tea, wheat bran, and whole grains.

Health Benefits

Antioxidants have been linked to a variety of potential health benefits, including protection against heart disease and cancer. However, more research is needed to understand the exact relationship between antioxidants and health.

See Also

• Antioxidant
• Free radical theory of aging
• Oxidative stress
• Phytochemical
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

Nutrition information of List of antioxidants in food

• USDA on List of antioxidants in food