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Whole Foods: Top Antioxidants to Fight Disease

10/22/2025

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Antioxidants counter oxidants and help prevent oxidative stress linked to diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.
Nathaniel Johnson, an assistant professor of Nutrition at the University of North Dakota, says antioxidants from whole foods are more beneficial than supplements.
A 2018 study quantified the antioxidant content of over 3,100 foods, with blueberries, pomegranates, and dark leafy vegetables among the richest sources.

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Antioxidants counter oxidants and help prevent oxidative stress linked to diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.
Nathaniel Johnson, an assistant professor of Nutrition at the University of North Dakota, says antioxidants from whole foods are more beneficial than supplements.
A 2018 study quantified the antioxidant content of over 3,100 foods, with blueberries, pomegranates, and dark leafy vegetables among the richest sources.