Fight Fat with Antioxidants

Antioxidants can do more than just fight off harmful free radicals. New research shows that antioxidant compounds called flavonoids and phenolic acids influence fat cells in a way that can help you stay slim and reduce your risk for metabolic syndrome, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.

Fat cells exposed to these antioxidants had lower levels of an enzyme that forms triglycerides, the body’s main form of storage fat. The fat cells also accumulated lower levels of triglycerides. This means that these antioxidants help you store less fat while lowering triglycerides levels, a major risk factor for heart disease and diabetes.

Flavonoids and phenolic acids are found in large amounts in fruits, vegetables, nuts and plant-based drinks like tea, wine and coffee. They are also found in supplements such as quercetin and extracts of green tea, goji berry, acai berry, blueberry, cranberry and pomegranate.

The two compounds found to have the most anti-fat activity were coumaric acid, found in a wide variety of edible plants such as peanuts, tomatoes, carrots, garlic and cinnamon; and rutin, found in buckwheat and rhubarb. (Hsu, C. J Agric and Food Chem Oct 17, 2007; 55:8404-8410.)

The Anti-Aging Bottom Line: Living a long healthy life and maintaining a healthy body weight go hand in hand. Research now shows that antioxidants can actually help you reduce weight. So be sure to eat berries, dried fruits, whole grains, nuts and teas to get these anti-fat benefits. Add supplements with these compounds for an additional boost. 

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