antioxidants
Free radical fighters
Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals—unstable molecules produced during normal metabolism or from environmental stressors like pollution and UV light.
Found naturally in many foods, especially fruits and vegetables, antioxidants include vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and various plant compounds.
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants.
The term appears frequently in health and nutrition marketing, sometimes with exaggerated claims about preventing disease or slowing aging.
Plant-derived antioxidant compounds
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- seleniumElement number thirty-four
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
beta-carotene · lycopene · catechins · quercetin · lutein · phytochemicals · curcumin · melatonin
Extra nutritional intake
- wellnessOverall state of health
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
inflammation · neuroprotection · bioavailability · absorption · scavenging · neutralization
Small fleshy fruits
- blueberriesSmall dark edible drupes
- acaiPurple palm berry
- gojiLycium plant berry
- pomegranateMany-seeded red fruit
kale · spinach · broccoli · turmeric · tomatoes · beets · artichokes · pecans
Duration of existence
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- collagenStructural body protein
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- wrinklesSurface lines from folding
mitochondria · telomeres · autophagy · senescence · lifespan · youthfulness · photoaging
Protective tissue response
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
polyphenols
Plant-derived antioxidant compounds
- flavonoidsPolyphenolic plant metabolites
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- seleniumElement number thirty-four
glutathione · beta-carotene · lycopene · catechins · quercetin · lutein · phytochemicals · curcumin · melatonin
supplements
Extra nutritional intake
- wellnessOverall state of health
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
detoxification · inflammation · neuroprotection · bioavailability · absorption · scavenging · neutralization
berries
Small fleshy fruits
- blueberriesSmall dark edible drupes
- acaiPurple palm berry
- gojiLycium plant berry
pomegranate · kale · spinach · broccoli · turmeric · tomatoes · beets · artichokes · pecans · walnuts
longevity
Duration of existence
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- collagenStructural body protein
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
wrinkles · mitochondria · telomeres · autophagy · senescence · lifespan · youthfulness · photoaging
inflammation
Protective tissue response
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- Food Technologypasteurization, canning, refrigeration, food additives, food packaging
- nutrition sciencedietetics, macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrient absorption, nutrient deficiency
- Bioactivesphytochemicals, polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, alkaloids
- cell protectionglutathione, chaperones, detoxification, DNA repair, protein folding
antioxidantsfree radicals
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
oxidants · oxidizers · peroxides · superoxide · hydrogen peroxide
antioxidantsfree radicals
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
toxins · carcinogens · mutagens · pollutants · radiation