Tag: antioxidants
What is so special about the antioxidants in New Zealand Blackcurrants?
In addition to having some of the highest levels of anthocyanin antioxidants of any commonly consumed fruit, the anthocyanins in New Zealand Blackcurrants act in a unique way to give you a more active and healthier body. New Zealand Blackcurrant anthocyanins can act as antioxidants, protecting the body’s cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, but their most important
Polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins – all antioxidants, but are they different?
Our bodies contain a wide range of antioxidants, some manufactured by our bodies, and some only obtained from the food we eat. Polyphenols are one of the most commonly occurring antioxidants in the food we eat, particularly in fruit and vegetables. These are compounds with multiple (poly) phenol groups, chemical ring structures with one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups attached,
