Measuring Antioxidant Activity - The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity
The oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay is a method for quantifying the antioxidant strength of substance (i.e. its ability to fight free radicals). The method was developed in part at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. The measurement is standardized against a water-soluble vitamin E derivative (called Trolox) which has a known ORAC value, and is reported in terms of Trolox equivalents (μmole TE). This method serves as an excellent way to quantify the ability of various compounds to quench free radicals. ORAC values have been measured for many fruits and vegetables as well as numerous plant extracts. For example, a single serving (1/2 cup) of fruits and vegetables yields an ORAC value between 600 - 800 μmoleTE. Based on the recommendation that we should be consuming nine to thirteen servings of fruits and vegetables a day, one can tell that the ORAC value of a healthful diet would be quite high.
ORAC value for Organic Greens and Reds is approximately 3,000 μmoleTE per serving which is the ORAC equivalent of 3-4 servings of fruits and vegetables. While dietary supplements do not take the place of a healthy, well-balanced diet, Organic Greens and Reds can serve as an excellent way to help meet the daily fruit and vegetable serving recommendations.
Supplement Facts:
Servings (8g) per container: approx. 30
1 scoop (approx. 8 grams) contains:
Calories 23
Carbohydrates 5.8g
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid 240mg (400%DV)
Proprietary Blend 8 grams providing:
Green Foods
---Organic Wheat Grass (young leaf)
---Organic Green Tea Extract (leaf)
---Organic Carrot powder (root)
---Organic Broccoli powder (aerial parts)
---Organic Cauliflower powder (aerial parts)
---Organic Kale powder (aerial parts)
---Organic Parsley powder (aerial parts)
---Organic Spirulina (entire plant)
---Organic Chlorella (entire plant)
---Organic Milk Thistle Extract (seed)
---Organic Beet powder (root)
Fruits
---Organic Raspberry powder (fruit)
---Organic Tomato powder (fruit)
---Organic Acerola Extract (fruit)
---Organic Strawberry (fruit)
---Organic mango (fruit)
---Organic Mountain Cranberry (fruit)
---Organic Hawthorne Berry Extract (fruit)
---Organic Apple (fruit)
---Organic Black Currant powder (fruit)
---Organic Pomegranate extract (kernel)
---Organic Blueberry powder (fruit)
---Organic Acai (fruit)
---Organic Plum Extract (fruit)
Fiber and Enzymes
---Organic Gum Acacia
---Organic Flax Seed powder
---Organic Inulin
---Enzyme Blend of Cellulose, Protease, Amylase and Lipase.
Other Ingredients: Organic Flavors (Vanilla and Strawberry), Organic Stevia Extract Citric Acid, organic maltodextrin and/or manioc starch, silicon dioxide.
Contains NO: wheat gluten, dairy, soy, or artificial ingredients.
Recommended Use:
Adults: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 serving per day, mixed in 8-10 ounces of water or other liquid. Blend well.