The ABTS + •
scavenging capacity of the sample was compared with that of Trolox (6 - hydroxy -2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid), which is a vitamin E derivative with potent antioxidant properties and commonly used as a standard or positive control in antioxidant assays.
The radical
scavenging capacity of flavonoids, and particularly proanthocyanidins is many times higher than that of the vitamin antioxidants for a wide range of radicals.
The «natural balance» in a fresh olive leaf provides a more powerful free radical
scavenging capacity than when the individual components are isolated — this involves a synergistic action between flavonoids, oleuropeosides and phenols.
* Extracts of E. purpurea roots have greater free radical -
scavenging capacity than those of E. pallida or E. angustifolia due to more amounts of phenolics constitute found in E. purpurea.
Comparison of
scavenging capacities of vegetables by ORAC and EPR.
Comparison of
scavenging capacities of vegetables by ORAC and EPR.
Not exact matches
All of them have been studied for their antioxidant
capacities in humans and have shown stronger free radical
scavenging abilities than vitamin C and E. Studies show that flavonoids have the ability to enhance the effectiveness of vitamin C and to prolong its life.
Antioxidants are free - radical
scavenging agents that raise the body's
capacity to fight disease and retard the degenerative aging processes.
It is a powerful antioxidant that
scavenges free radicals, increases antioxidant
capacity, and reduces oxidative stress; it is a useful treatment for various sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction in men and menstrual pain in women; pycnogenol has various benefits for individuals with type 2 diabetes; it speeds up healing and reduces scar formation; and it also helps reduce ADHD symptoms and asthma symptoms in children.
There are also Scavenger Bot upgrades which reduces the time which the Bot has to spend to find resources as well as doubles the
capacity of resources which the Bots can
scavenge.