Question

Give some examples of antioxidants

Answer 1

Examples of antioxidants include:

Beta-carotene - found in:

orange coloured foods -- carrots, cantaloupe, pumkin, apricots, squash and mango
some green leafy vegetables -- kale, collard greens, spinach
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - found in:

Citrus fruits like oranges and lime etc, green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries and tomatoes
cereals, beef, poultry and fish.
Vitamin A - found in:

milk, egg yolks, and mozzarella cheese
Carrots, squash, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, kale, collards, cantaloupe, peaches and apricots (bright-colored fruits and vegetables)
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol) - found in:

Almonds, nuts & seeds, whole grains, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, mangos, vegetable oils and soybean oil
Lutein - found in:

dark green, leafy vegetables such as collard greens, spinach, brussel sprouts, broccoli, kale and kiwi
Lignan - found in:

flax seed, oatmeal, barley, and rye
Lycopene - found in:

tomatoes, watermelon, guava, papaya, apricots, pink grapefruit, blood oranges, and other foods
Selenium (a mineral component of antioxidant enzymes)- found in:

red meat, fish & shellfish, eggs, chicken
grains, brazil nuts and garlic
Flavonoids / polyphenols - found in:

soy, red wine, purple grapes or Concord grapes, acai berry, pomegranate, blueberries, cranberries, tea
Vitamin-like Antioxidants:

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Glutathione
Antioxidant enzymes made by the body:

superoxide dismutase (SOD)
catalase
glutathione peroxidase

Answer 2

Good sources of specific antioxidants include:

• allium sulphur compounds – leeks, onions and garlic.
• anthocyanins – eggplant, grapes and berries.
• beta-carotene – pumpkin, mangoes, apricots, carrots, spinach and parsley.
• catechins – red wine and tea.
• copper – seafood, lean meat, milk and nuts.

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