Foods That Contains Antioxidants

Longevity by Vivanza


*Sourced and adapted by Vivanza Biosciences Limited from Food Information Council Foundation.

CLASS/COMPONENTS

REPRESENTATIVE SOURCES

POTENTIAL ANTI-AGING BENEFIT

   

CAROTENOIDS
CAROTENOIDS

Beta-carotene

 

 

Lutein, Zeaxanthin

 

 

Lycopene

Carrots, red pepper, sweet potato, kale, spinach

 

kale, spinach, turnip greens, collard greens

 

Tomatoes, guava, watermelon

-Neutralizes aging free radicals.

 

-Helps protect aging eyes and may help vision.

 

-Helps protect against prostate cancer.

 

 

 

 

  

FLAVONOIDS
FLAVONOIDS

Anthocyanidins

 

Flavonols: Catechins, epicatechins, procyanidins

 

Flavanones

 

Flavonols

 

Proanthocyanidins

Berries, dark grapes, cherries

 

Tea, Chocolate, Cocoa, apples, grapes

 

Citrus Fruits

 

Onions, apples, tea, broccoli

 

Cranberries, peanuts, wine, grapes, strawberries, apples, cocoa

 

 

 

Boost antioxidant defenses and may help protect aging brain

 

Helps protect aging heart

 

Neutralizes aging-related free radicals

Neutralizes aging-related free radicals

Helps protect urinary tract and heart from damage

 

ISOTHIOCYANATES
ISOTHIOCYANATES

Sulforaphane

Broccoli, broccoli sprouts. Cabbage, kale, cauliflower

Enhance detoxification of toxins, boosts antioxidant defenses

 

 

 

  

PHENOLS
PHENOLS 

Caffeic acid, ferulic acid

Apples, pears, citrus fruits, coffee (caffeic acid)

Powerful antioxidants; caffeic acid is a carcinogenic (Cancer) inhibitor

 

 

 

 


SULFIDES/THIOLS

 

Diallyl sulfide, allyl methyl trisulfide

 

 

Dithiolthiones

Garlic, leeks, scallions, onions

 

 

 

Cruciferous vegetables; broccoli; cabbage, collards, bok choy

 

 

 

 

Enhances detoxification of toxins, supports heart and immune function in aging body

 

Supports immune system


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