How to Choose Your Antioxidants

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USDA ORAC values for various foods are stated based on a 100 gram portion (approximately 3 ½ oz.). When you look at an antioxidant supplement label which contains its ORAC score, it most likely is based on the stated portion size (for example 2 pills). If you want to compare your antioxidant supplements to antioxidant-rich foods or to each other you need to convert label values to the same size.



Finally, different ingested antioxidants are effective in different parts of the body. For example, proanthocyanidins, like Pycnogenol and Grape Seed Extract, help promote tissue elasticity, help heal injuries, reduce swelling and edema, restore collagen and improve peripheral circulation; whereas cathechins such as Green Tea Extract have been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, lower LDL cholesterol levels, help the body fight infection and restore impaired immune function.



Coenzyme Q10, on the other hand, alleviates angina, reduces blood pressure, helps burn off fat, boosts energy levels, reduces the risk of certain cancers and preserves the antioxidant power of vitamin C. Alpha Lipoic Acid helps steady blood sugar levels, helps convert food into energy, regulates vitamin C and E levels to keep the supply constant, improves insulin function and protects DNA.



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