High ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) foods/extract & its benefits:
- Pomegranate Juice / Extract benefits – reduces risk of heart disease, improves sexual performance and fertility
- Cranberry Juice / Extract benefits – work as an antioxidant, urinary tract problems, minimize brain damage caused by stroke, prevent tooth decay
- Wild Blueberry Extract benefits – antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cognitive health – improve memory and brain function, cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, vision health and UTI
- Elderberry Extract – for cold / flu season – it will boost the immune system.
- Black Currant Extract – for treat sore throats, uric acid and stone treatment, bleeding gums, diarrhea, arthritis in the legs, menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms and more.
- High ORAC in berry family information – black raspberry, boysenberry, red raspberry etc…
- Here’s another list of fruits and vegetables high in ORAC
- ORAC values- high antioxidant foods list
- What is a Free Radical ?
- Here’s Dr. Richard Passwater‘s website – anything about nutritions answered.
- Oxidative Stress leads to Degenerative Diseases
- Anything about Antioxidants and superfoods
- Antioxidants Plus – iTunes application – the comprehensive guide to the ORAC values of over 350 foods.
- The dangerous hype about antioxidants – written by Marlene Merritt DOM, LAc, ACN
