Antioxidants Flashcards
1
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Meaning of antioxidant
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Compounds that help protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. They neutralized them by donating electrons.
2
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Examples of antioxidants
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- Vitamin C, E.
- Betacarotens
- Phytochemicals
3
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Exogenous oxidants
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- Pollution
- Smoke
- Radiation
4
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Nonenzymatic antioxidants
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- Vitamin C, E
- Carotenoids
- Glutathione
5
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Antioxidants in tea
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Catechins, theaflavins, thearubigins.
6
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Most abundant catechin in green tea
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EGCG
7
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Health benefits of green tea
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- Reduce risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
- Support weight management.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Neuroprotective properties.
8
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Matcha green tea ameliorate the development of obesity, lipid accumulation and hepatic steatosis.
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True
9
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Is the least processed tea
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White tea
10
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Health benefits from white tea
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- Skin-protective properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-aging
- Protect against UV radiation
11
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Compounds of black tea
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- Theaflavins, thearubigins
12
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Health benefits of black tea
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- Improve cardiovascular health
- Reduce risk of stroke
- Inhibit cancer cell growth
13
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Antioxidants from dark chocolate (from cocoa)
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- Flavonoids, polyphenols, catechin.
14
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Dark chocolate with a higher cocoa content provides more antioxidants
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True
15
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Minerals from dark chocolate
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Mg, iron, zinc.
