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Nutrient
Found In
Benefits &
Activities
Get The Most
Allicin Garlic • Antioxidant Destroyed by heat
Family:
Allylic Sulfur
Anthocyanins
Family:
Phenolics &
Flavonoids
Astaxanthin
Family:
Carotenoid
Beta-carotene
Family:
Carotenoid
Concentrated in
Açaí, Blueberries,
Blackberries,
Raspberries,
Pomegranate,
Cherries, Red Wine;
also found in
Grapes,
Strawberries,
Radicchio, Plums,
Eggplant, Rhubarb,
Cabbage, Apple
Wild Salmon,
Shrimp, Trout,
Spirulina Crayfish
Sweet Potato, Kale,
Collards,
Cantaloupe, Carrots,
Spinach
• Encourages phase
2 detoxifying
enzymes*
• Reduces
inflammation
• Fights fungus and
bacteria
Water-soluble
Breaking the matrix
increases bioavailability
Healing Tip: Raw garlic is
best. For maximum benefit,
crush and allow to stand for
10 minutes
• Antioxidant Destroyed by heat
•
Reduces
inflammation
• Helps to balance
blood sugar
Water-soluble
• Potent antioxidant Heat stable
Lipid-soluble – best eaten
with 3-5 g of healthy oil to
boost absorption
• Antioxidant Lipid-soluble – best eaten
with 3-5 g of healthy oil to
boost absorption
Heating and chopping
breaks the matrix and
increases bioavailability
Healing Tip: It is especially
important to get
betacarotene from food
sources; supplements have
been found to promote
cancer in studies.
Phase 2 Detoxifying Enzymes are manufactured by the liver and are a
natural defense against free-radicals and toxins. Learn more about these
important health-defenders and how you can boost their production with the
healing foods you’ll learn about in Antioxidant Superfoods.
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