Antioxidants are unique substances that have been shown to help prevent certain types of cancers. Their primary operation is to neutralize free radical oxygen in the body that can otherwise result in malignant mutations.
Though some antioxidants are available in supplement form, the best and most biologically available form of antioxidants is what’s found in many common foods.
List Of Antioxidant Foods That Fight Cancer
According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture study, beans and berries have the highest antioxidant content by quantity. However, there’s a wide variety of antioxidants with different functions available in many types of foods.
The most common antioxidants are carotenoids, flavenoids, isothiocyanates, sulfides/thiols and phenols.
Carotenoids
The orange in carrots and peppers is caused by a type of antioxidant known as the carotenoids. Beta carotene is the most commonly recognized carotenoid with the strongest anticancer activity. The lycopene in tomatoes is another example of a carotenoid.
Leafy greens like kale, collards and spinach, as well as corn, eggs and citrus fruits contain the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin with less established cancer fighting attributes.
Flavenoids
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