Pomegranate antioxidant capacity

Flavonoids are present in other beverages besides wine and tea. For example, pomegranate and cranberry juice contain high concentrations of polyphenols and a strong antioxidant activity against LDL oxidation. Their antioxidant capacity depends not only on the amount but also on the type of flavonoids present (Aviram and Fuhrman 2003). 

This assay has been used for the antioxidant capacity evaluation of fresh tomatoes (Leonardi and others 2000 Scalfi and others 2000) and some beverages (red wines, green tea infusion, and pomegranate and orange juices) (Gil and others 2000 Schlesier and others 2002 Fiore and others 2005). 

Antioxidative Capacity of Pomegranate Juice in Comparison to Other... 

Hajimahmoodi M, Oveisi MR, Sadeghi N, Jannat B, Nateghi M. Antioxidant capacity of plasma after pomegranate intake in human volunteers. Acta Med Iran. 2009 47 125-132. 

Alighourchi, H. R., M. Barzegar, M. A. Sahari, and S. Abbasi. 2013. Effect of sonication on anthocyanins, total phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate juices. International Food Research Journal 20(4) 1703-1709. 

The beneficial health eflfects attributed to the consumption of fruits and vegetables are related at least in part to their antioxidant activity. Of special interest is the inverse relationship between intake of dietary nutrients rich in flavonoids and cardiovascular diseases. This elfect is attributed to the flavo-noids capability to inhibit LDL oxidation, macrophage foam cell formation, and atherosclerosis. Fig. 7 summarizes some of our studies of total polyphenol concentration in several fmit juices or wines and the capacity of the juices, when compared on a similar total polyphenol concentration basis, to inhibit LDL oxidation. Pomegranate juice, red wine, and cranberry juice contained the... 

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