Understanding ORAC, by dairy products.
• Carotenoids: This class of antioxidants includes beta carotene, lutein, and lycopene. Research evidence indicates that carotenoids lower the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, and help to strengthen the immune system. They are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, kale, spinach, tomatoes, and pink grapefruit. Some of the carotenoids like beta-carotene are also precursors to vitamin A. Food sources include kale, spinach, carrots, squash, broccoli, yams, tomato, cantaloupe, peaches, and apricots.
• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which helps strengthen the immune system, helps fight cardiovascular disease by protecting the lining of arteries from oxidative damage, and helps protect the body from smoke and air pollutants. Good sources include citrus fruits and juices, green peppers, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, kale, cantaloupe, kiwi, and strawberries.
• Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant by itself, but is magnified when it is ingested with other antioxidants such as vitamin C, selenium, and beta carotene. Good sources include nuts, seeds, fish oils, whole grains, and apricots.
• Bioflavonoids: Bioflavonoids are a group of about 5,000 compounds that act as antioxidants. They have been shown to be beneficial for a variety of conditions including allergies, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, and viral infections. A flavonoid is a pigment in plants and fruits that acts as an antioxidant to protect against damage from free radicals. In the body, flavonoids enhance the beneficial activities of vitamin C and therefore help keep the immune system strong. They occur primarily in vegetables and fruits (like apples) as well as green or black tea—and even dark chocolate.
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