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| ORAC |
ORAC
The ORAC assay evaluates “free radical scavenging activity against the peroxyl
radical” or the antioxidant capacity of foods and supplements. It is important to
critically examine ORAC values because although ORAC does provide helpful
information when comparing the antioxidants in various products, companies may
intentionally mislead consumers.
A red grape will have a lower ORAC value than the red grape powder not because of
nutritional differences, but because of the difference in moisture. With this distinction
in mind, consumers must note that a liquid dietary supplement’s ORAC value should
not be compared to a powder dietary supplement’s ORAC value. Likewise, the value
for food is measured per 100 grams while the value for supplements is often
measured per gram. We encourage consumers to pay attention to the
measurements of the ORAC value as well as the type of supplement measured in
order to reach more accurate results of the antioxidant level.
The ORAC assay evaluates “free radical scavenging activity against the peroxyl
radical” or the antioxidant capacity of foods and supplements. It is important to
critically examine ORAC values because although ORAC does provide helpful
information when comparing the antioxidants in various products, companies may
intentionally mislead consumers.
A red grape will have a lower ORAC value than the red grape powder not because of
nutritional differences, but because of the difference in moisture. With this distinction
in mind, consumers must note that a liquid dietary supplement’s ORAC value should
not be compared to a powder dietary supplement’s ORAC value. Likewise, the value
for food is measured per 100 grams while the value for supplements is often
measured per gram. We encourage consumers to pay attention to the
measurements of the ORAC value as well as the type of supplement measured in
order to reach more accurate results of the antioxidant level.
| Orac report from Brunswick Labs |