Top 20 Antioxidant-Rich Foods

[enolia]

Top 20 Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Trying to maximize your intake of disease-fighting antioxidants? The following 20 foods contain the highest antioxidant concentration.
Pomegranates
Small red beans (dried)
Wild blueberries
Red kidney beans
Pinto beans
Blueberries (cultivated)
Cranberries
Artichokes (cooked)
Blackberries
Prunes
Raspberries
Strawberries
Red Delicious apples
Granny Smith apples
Pecans
Sweet cherries
Black plums
Gala apples
Black beans (dried)
Plums


Antioxidants are naturally occurring nutrients that help prevent heart disease, cancer, and aging. Little is known about how antioxidants work and what affects their ability to function properly. Scientists believe that some antioxidants are more potent than others, and their potency can be affected by how they're cooked or how they're digested. For example, the antioxidants in blueberries lose their potency when cooked, while the antioxidants in tomatoes become more potent when cooked.
So even though this list is a good guide for finding antioxidant-rich foods, it's best to hedge your nutritional bets by eating a wide variety of items.

If you have an updated list, let us know.

[enolia]

Thanks Stef for the detailed list and other info.

[stef2011]

anti-fibrotics are in the heptech products i use but i also have good diet and exsercise because pills alone are useless without healthy life style

[stef2011]

both antioxidants potency and studies on antifibrotic effect are important.studies can be found on pubmed but main anti fibrotics are:

from HR old post
Jan 09, 2008 05:34PM

Supplements as of 1/1/08

I have added links if additional info wanted.

a multi vitamin/no iron

1000 mg of Salmon Oil (epa=160 mg / dha=240 mg / omega 3 = 400 mg) x1

1000 mg of Flaxseed Oil (ALA/omega 3 450 mg / omega 9 110 mg) x1
Raw flaxseed/ 1 teaspoon daily

Hepatapro PPC (900 mg) x 2



Resveratrol (500 mg) x1  and x2 (alternate every other day)



NAC--(n-acetyl-l-cysteine) A sulfur compound that is a precursor of glutathione and protected sulfur-containing amino acid  (600 mg) x2 with Vit C (500 mg) x2


TMG (750 mg) x 2
http://www.raysahelian.com/trimethylglycine.html

Taurine (500 mg) x 2
In a double-blind, randomized study (3), acute hepatitis patients were given taurine in the amount of 4 grams 3 times a day after meals. The participants in the taurine study experienced significant decreases in bilirubin, and total bile acids.

Life Extension Super Curcumin W/Bioperine 800Mg 60 Caps (800 mg) x 2  / Powerful Antioxidant Properties to scavenge free radicals
Anti-Inflammatory Actions
Enhances important detoxification enzymes Curcumin increases the secretion of bile by stimulating the bile duct. It also protects the liver by detoxification, stimulating the gall bladder and scavenging free radicals. With the help of the adrenal glands, it inhibits both platelet aggregation and the enzymes which induce inflammatory prostaglandins. Curcumin may also help break down fats and reduce cholesterol. Large doses not recommended in cases of acute bilious colic, obstructive jaundice, painful gallstones, and extremely toxic liver disorders



Sylmarin (425 mg) x 2 / Milk thistle provides hepatocellular protection by stabilizing hepatic cell membranes.

Green Tea Extract (300 mg) x 2 /
info:  http://tinyurl.com/ypdp9q

Coq10 (200 mg) x 1 / http://tinyurl.com/29em8c


Colon complete complex contains:
Fiber complex (2000 mg) x2
Lactobacillus F19 probiotic (14 mg) x 2
Lactospore prebiotic (20 mg) x2

I use Smartbomb.com as a source except for the Resveratrol.

I will go with Inulin and Lactobacillus GG when I use up what I have.

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What to take while on tox per HR

The supplements while on tx question is difficult, because the ones having antifibrotic promise are almost all antiinflammatory, somewhat reducing the initiating events at the dendritic cell/lymphocyte interface.I know this sounds technical. Most of them also have, paradoxically an improving effect on some aspects of lymphocyte function, as the spectracell test clearly shows.

Bottom line, NO CLEAR ANSWER possible  regarding  use during tx.

But a moderate use of NAC/VitC, TMG, ALA ( those are quite cheap and possibly  PPC (since it was actually shown to help the SVR rate) is probably a good idea even during tx. Vit D3 is good, but it would be best to know ones serum level.
Also some Inulin is inexpensive (http://www.raysahelian.com/inulin.html) and a very good well researched prebiotic.   Cannot get Lactulose here in the US  without script.  Available w/o script in Canada. Inulin is the alternative.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There is no fundamental difference between pre tx and post tx antifibrotic measures, except that once you are SVR you can hope/expect the profibrotic inflammatory process in the liver to slow down or in the balance with the constant removal of some fibrosis to tilt towards reduction by itself.

The diet principles of small volume, high fiber meals to reduce the metabolic stress on the liver, removal of adipositas and the principle of prebiosis/probiosis/eubiosis apply always before any "supplements" should be taken.
The glutathione replenishing Sulfur containing NAC, ALA, Taurine and SAMe, possibly if affordable combined with actual glutathione  ( some will be absorbed and the rest will supply building blocks) are good starters for liver protection. TMG also tends to improve liver metabolic performance, since it supplies the Methylgroups needed in numerous biochemical reactions.  What you already take is fine too, many of these "supplements ' work in concert and while there are many studies on cells and animals, there are few human trials, since nobody will want to pay for these.

[stef2011]

Carrots, baby, raw
436
Peaches, canned, heavy syrup, drained
436
Babyfood, juice, pear
414
Corn, sweet, yellow, canned, brine pack, regular pack, solids and liquids
413
Vinegar, Red wine
410
Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid
408
Tomatoes, red, ripe, cooked
406
Squash, winter, butternut, raw
396
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white
392
Pineapple, raw, all varieties
385
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
367
Carrots, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
317
Melons, cantaloupe, raw
315
Fennel, bulb, raw
307
Beans, snap, green variety, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
290
Vinegar, Apple and Honey
270
Eggplant, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
245
Beans, lima, immature seeds, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
243
Melons, honeydew, raw
241
Juice, cranberry, white
232
Vinegar, Honey
225
Olive oil, extra-virgin, w/garlic and red hot peppers, home prepared
219
Cucumber, with peel, raw
214
Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw
180
Watermelon, raw
142
Cucumber, peeled, raw
126
Oil, peanut, salad or cooking
106
Limes, raw
82

[stef2011]

Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
904
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared
902
Pineapple, raw, extra sweet variety
884
Kiwi fruit, (chinese gooseberries), fresh, raw
882
Bananas, raw
879
Juice, cranberrry, 100% - cranberry blend, red
865
Onions, white, raw
863
Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
856
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw
847
Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed
847
Raisins, white, fresh (purchased in Italy)
830
Cauliflower, raw
829
Lime juice, raw
823
Grape juice, white
793
Peppers, sweet, red, raw
791
Olive oil, extra-virgin, w/parsley, home prepared
766
Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin
766
Beans, snap, green, raw
759
Nectarines, raw
750
Peas, yellow, mature seeds, raw
741
Chilchen (Red Berry Beverage) (Navajo)
740
Corn, sweet, yellow, raw
728
Orange juice, raw
726
Pear juice, all varieties
704
Peppers, sweet, yellow, grilled
694
Tomato products, canned, sauce
694
Mush, blue corn with ash (Navajo)
684
Olive oil, extra-virgin, w/basil, home prepared
684
Carrots, raw
666
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
620
Nuts, pine nuts, dried
616
Peppers, sweet, green, sauteed
615
Onions, sweet, raw
614
Peas, green, frozen, unprepared
600
Catsup
578
Pineapple juice, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid
568
Vinegar, Apple
564
Pineapple, raw, traditional varieties
562
Olive oil, extra-virgin, w/garlic, home prepared
557
Vegetable juice cocktail, canned
548
Tomatoes, plum, raw
546
Peas, split, mature seeds, raw
524
Corn, sweet, yellow, frozen, kernels cut off cob, unprepared
522
Cabbage, raw
508
Celery, raw
497
Broccoli, frozen, spears, unprepared
496
Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw
490
Tomato juice, canned, with salt added
486
Cocoa mix, powder
485
Pumpkin, raw
483
Spices, poppy seed
481
Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw
438

[stef2011]

Radishes, raw
1736
Cereals, oats, old fashioned, uncooked
1708
Tortilla chips, reduced fat, Olestra - TEMPORARY
1704
Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added
1695
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
1687
Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked
1680
Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained
1644
Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw
1620
Broccoli raab, cooked
1552
Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas
1548
Onions, red, raw
1521
Beans, navy, mature seeds, raw
1520
Cereals ready-to-eat, QUAKER, QUAKER OAT LIFE, plain
1517
Spinach, raw
1515
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw
1510
Juice, Cranberry/Concord grape
1480
Lettuce, green leaf, raw
1447
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
1423
Bread, mixed-grain (includes whole-grain, 7-grain)
1421
Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched
1419
Broccoli, raw
1362
Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked
1326
Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw
1322
Bread, Oatnut
1318
Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat, shredded, plain, sugar and salt free
1303
Parsley, raw
1301
Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, reduced fat
1263
Grapes, red, raw
1260
Tea, green, brewed
1253
Agave, raw (Southwest)
1247
Grapefruit juice, white, raw
1238
Lemon juice, raw
1225
Onions, yellow, sauteed
1220
Kiwi, gold, raw
1210
Olive oil, extra-virgin
1150
Potatoes, white, flesh and skin, baked
1138
Tea, brewed, prepared with tap water
1128
Grapes, white or green, raw
1118
Apricots, raw
1115
Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, raw
1098
Potatoes, white, flesh and skin, raw
1058
Onions, raw
1034
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, rose
1005
Mangos, raw
1002
Juice, strawberry
1002
Sauce, ready-to-serve, salsa
1001
Peppers, sweet, orange, raw
984
Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw
965
Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw
963
Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw
962
Eggplant, raw
933
Peppers, sweet, green, raw
923

[stef2011]

Broccoli raab, raw
3083
Apples, raw, with skin
3082
Raisins, seedless
3037
Pears, raw
2941
Agave, cooked (Southwest)
2938
Apples, Red Delicious, raw, without skin
2936
Juice, Blueberry
2906
Apples, Gala, raw, with skin
2828
Spices, cardamom
2764
Apples, Golden Delicious, raw, with skin
2670
Babyfood, fruit, bananas
2658
Apples, Fuji, raw, with skin
2589
Apples, raw, without skin
2573
Babyfood, fruit, peaches, junior
2551
Guava, white-fleshed
2550
Dates, medjool
2387
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2386
Lettuce, red leaf, raw
2380
Juice, Concord grape
2377
Cereals, ready-to-eat, corn flakes
2359
Juice, Pomegranate, 100%
2341
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry
2308
Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, low-fat, with raisins
2294
Cabbage, red, raw
2252
Apples, Golden Delicious, raw, without skin
2210
Sorghum, grain, white
2200
Radish seeds, sprouted, raw
2184
Cereals ready-to-eat, oat bran
2183
Cereals ready-to-eat, toasted oatmeal
2175
Cereals, oats, quick, uncooked
2169
Asparagus, raw
2150
Cereals ready-to-eat, oatmeal, toasted squares
2143
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt
2115
Bread, butternut whole grain
2104
Chives, raw
2094
Cabbage, savoy, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
2050
Prune juice, canned
2036
Guava, red-fleshed
1990
Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid
1965
Bread, pumpernickel
1963
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw
1948
Beet greens, raw
1946
Avocados, Hass, raw
1933
Pears, green cultivars, with peel, raw
1911
Rocket, raw
1904
Oranges, raw, navels
1819
Peaches, raw
1814
Juice, red grape
1788
Cabbage, black, cooked
1773
Beets, raw
1767
Pears, red anjou, raw
1746
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped
1743

[stef2011]

Savory, fresh
9465
Artichokes, Ocean Mist, boiled
9416
Artichokes, Ocean Mist, Microwaved
9402
Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, raw
8459
Beans, pink, mature seeds, raw
8320
Beans, black, mature seeds, raw
8040
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw
7983
Currants, european black, raw
7960
Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw
7779
Plums, black diamond, with peel, raw
7581
Candies, milk chocolate
7528
Lentils, raw
7282
Agave, dried (Southwest)
7274
Apples, dried to 40% moisture (purchsed in Italy)
6681
Spices, garlic powder
6665
Artichokes, (globe or french), raw
6552
Blueberries, raw
6552
Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked
6552
Beans, black turtle soup, mature seeds, raw
6416
Sorghum, bran, white
6400
Chocolate syrup
6330
Plums, raw
6259
Babyfood, fruit, peaches
6257
Lemon balm, leaves, raw
5997
Soybeans, mature seeds, raw
5764
Spices, onion powder
5735
Blackberries, raw
5347
Garlic, raw
5346
Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
5141
Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Cabernet Suavignon
5034
Raspberries, raw
4882
Babyfood, fruit, apple and blueberry, junior
4822
Basil, fresh
4805
Nuts, almonds
4454
Dill weed, fresh
4392
Cowpeas, common (blackeyes, crowder, southern), mature seeds, raw
4343
Apples, Red Delicious, raw. with skin
4275
Peaches, dried to 40% moisture (purchased in Italy)
4222
Raisins, white, dried to 40% moisture (purchased in Italy)
4188
Babyfood, fruit, applesauce, strained
4123
Apples, Granny Smith, raw, with skin
3898
Dates, deglet noor
3895
Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red
3873
Strawberries, raw
3577
Peanut butter, smooth style, with salt
3432
Currants, red, raw
3387
Figs, raw
3383
Cherries, sweet, raw
3365
Gooseberries, raw
3277
Apricots, dried to 40% moisture (purchased in Italy)
3234
Peanuts, all types, raw
3166
Cabbage, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
3145

[stef2011]

List of ORAC values POTENZA ANTIOSSIDANTE
List of ORAC values, they express antioxidant potency, i have translated some names in italian for me

Spices, cloves, ground chiodi di garofano
314446
Sumac, bran, raw
312400
Spices, cinnamon, ground cannella
267536
Sorghum, bran, hi-tannin
240000
Spices, oregano, dried origano
200129
Spices, turmeric, ground cucurmino
159277
Sorghum, bran, black
100800
Sumac, grain, raw
86800
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened cacao
80933
Spices, cumin seed cumino
76800
Spices, parsley, dried aglio
74349
Sorghum, bran, red
71000
Spices, basil, dried basilico
67553
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares
49926
Spices, curry powder
48504
Sorghum, grain, hi-tannin
45400
Chocolale, dutched powder
40200
Sage, fresh
32004
Spices, mustard seed, yellow
29257
Spices, ginger, ground
28811
Spices, pepper, black
27618
Thyme, fresh
27426
Marjoram, fresh
27297
Rice bran, crude
24287
Spices, chili powder
23636
Sorghum, grain, black
21900
Candies, chocolate, dark
20823
Candies, semisweet chocolate
18053
Nuts, pecans
17940
Spices, paprika
17919
Chokeberry, raw
16062
Tarragon, fresh
15542
Ginger root, raw
14840
Elderberries, raw
14697
Sorghum, grain, red
14000
Peppermint, fresh
13978
Oregano, fresh
13970
Nuts, walnuts, english
13541
Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts
9645
Cranberries, raw
9584
Pears, dried to 40% moisture (purchased in Italy)
9496