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Food Nutrients / Antioxidants and Functional Components
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Last Modified Jun 05, 2008 at 07:01 AM PDT by KiranBViewed 6115 time(s)
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Antioxidants work by neutralizing highly reactive, destructive compounds called free radicals. This list of antioxidants and other functional components is only a sample and is non-comprehensive.
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| Carotenoids | Beta-carotene |
Found in red, orange and deep-yellow colored fruits and vegetables and some dark green ones (where the color is hidden by chlorophyll). Eg., carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apricots, cantaloupe,...
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Neutralizes free radicals (which may damage cells); bolsters cellular antioxidant defenses; some studies have shown that beta-carotene may be an effective ally against prostate cancer. |  view
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| Carotenoids | Lycopene | Found in red fruits and vegetables. Eg., tomatoes, water melon, processed tomato products (e.g., ketchup, sauce, etc.). | May protect against many diseases, including cancers (may contribute to prostate health in particular). | view
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| Carotenoids | Lutein; Zeaxanthin | Found in kale, collards, spinach, broccoli, corn, citrus, brussel sprouts and egg yolk. | May decrease risk of developing macular degeneration (a age-related eye disease) | view
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| Collagen Hydrolysate | Collagen Hydrolysate | Gelatine | May help improve some symptoms associated with osteoarthritis | view
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| Dietary (functional & total) Fiber | Beta Glucan | Oat bran, rolled oats, oat flour, barley and mushrooms | May reduce risk of coronary heart disease (CHD); The beta glucan appears to stimulate the macrophage, a white blood cell that is responsible for protecting and enhancing the immune system. | view
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| Dietary (functional and total) fiber | Insoluble Fiber | Wheat Bran; cereals, whole grains, edible portion of skins of fruits and vegetables, and celery | May contribute to maintenance of a healthy digestive tract; seems to lower the risk of colon & breast cancer. | view
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| Dietary (functional and total) fiber | Soluble Fiber | Psyllium seed husk; Beans, corn, oats, barley, lentils, carrots, cabbage, apples, bananas, citrus fruits. | May reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD); Seems to reduce both cholestrol & triglyceride levels | view
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| Dietary (functional and total) fiber | Whole Grains | Cereal grains | May reduce risk of coronary heart disease and cancer; May contribute to maintenance of healthy blood glucose levels | view
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| Fatty Acids | Monounsaturated fatty acids(MUFAs) | Tree nuts, avocados, olive oil, groundnut oil, grapeseed oil, sesame oil and corn oil | May reduce risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) | view
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| Fatty Acids | Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) and Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | Walnuts, rapeseed, soybeans, flax; greens and meat of animals that eat grass | May contribute to maintenance of mental and visual functions | view
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Food Nutrients
List of food nutrients
