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10 Berries Ranked by Antioxidant Content

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Botanical illustration of black raspberries on a leafy stem, showing ripe and unripe fruit, cross-section, and flower.
Rich concentrations of dark cyanidin glycosides propel black raspberries straight to the top of the berry antioxidant rankings.

1. Black Raspberries (19,220 micromoles TE/100g)

Black raspberries lead the botanical world with an extraordinary ORAC score of 19,220 micromoles of Trolox Equivalents per 100 grams. Distinct from standard red raspberries, these dark berries feature exceptional concentrations of cyanidin glycosides and ellagic acid, which give them their rich, dark purple hue.

Research indicates that these specific polyphenols protect your blood vessels from inflammatory damage, support vascular elasticity, and neutralize reactive oxidative species before they damage delicate tissues.

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