Meaning of antioxidant
Compounds that help protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. They neutralized them by donating electrons.
Examples of antioxidants
- Vitamin C, E.
- Betacarotens
- Phytochemicals
Exogenous oxidants
- Pollution
- Smoke
- Radiation
Nonenzymatic antioxidants
- Vitamin C, E
- Carotenoids
- Glutathione
Antioxidants in tea
Catechins, theaflavins, thearubigins.
Most abundant catechin in green tea
EGCG
Health benefits of green tea
- Reduce risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
- Support weight management.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Neuroprotective properties.
Matcha green tea ameliorate the development of obesity, lipid accumulation and hepatic steatosis.
True
Is the least processed tea
White tea
Health benefits from white tea
- Skin-protective properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-aging
- Protect against UV radiation
Compounds of black tea
- Theaflavins, thearubigins
Health benefits of black tea
- Improve cardiovascular health
- Reduce risk of stroke
- Inhibit cancer cell growth
Antioxidants from dark chocolate (from cocoa)
- Flavonoids, polyphenols, catechin.
Dark chocolate with a higher cocoa content provides more antioxidants
True
Minerals from dark chocolate
Mg, iron, zinc.
Health benefits from dark chocolate
- Improve heart health
- Reduce inflammation
- Enhance cognitive function
Cacao is less processed than cocoa, it preserves all nutrients.
True
Cocoa is processed and refined. Loose nutrients
True
