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What is ORAC?
The ORAC assay (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) assay is a USDA-developed method to measure the ability of a substance to disarm oxygen free radicals. The assay compares a sample to Trolox (a non-commercial water-soluble derivative of tocopherol). Results are reported as µmoles Trolox Equivalents (TE)/g. ORAC has become a standard method for measuring antioxidant capacity in dietary supplements and foods.
Single servings of fresh or freshly cooked fruits supply an average ORAC value of 3000-3400, while vegetables supply an average of 800-1000 ORAC units. The estimated ORAC intake following the USDA-recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables is 11,000 to 20,000 ORAC units per day. Since most consumers do not eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, OxyPhyte® Antioxidant products can provide additional ORAC units in a very concentrated form. Our blends and single ingredients can provide ORAC units equivalent to a single serving of vegetables using as little as 65 mg of our powdered ingredients.
ORAC Values of OxyPhyte® Ingredients
The following chart show the ORAC values of OxyPhyte® products compared to fruits and vegetables.
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