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The Antioxidants in Miracle Berry and Their Benefits

Updated: Mar 31, 2020


Antioxidants help protect the body’s cells from damage that can be caused by free radicals. Free radicals steal electrons from other molecules, which damage the said molecules in the process, because of the lack of their own full complement of electrons. Antioxidants neutralize those free radicals by giving up some of their own electrons. This helps break a chain reaction, caused by the free radicals, which can possibly affect other molecules in the cells of the body. An adequate supply of antioxidants is needed to disarm free radicals that are so pervasive. The body’s cells have a natural production of some powerful antioxidants such as alpha-lipoic acid and glutathione, but they can also be found in the foods that we consume. The foods you eat supply other antioxidants too, such as vitamins C and E. Plants are full of compounds known as phytochemicals—literally, "plant chemicals"—many of which seem to have antioxidant properties as well.

It has been quite known that one of the benefits of the miracle berry is that it is notably rich in antioxidants, but what antioxidants are these, exactly? There are a fair few to be enumerated. So today, we will be discussing the different antioxidants that are present in miracle berry, as well as their respective benefits and functions in the body.

The miracle berry contains Vitamin A, which is a fat-soluble vitamin that is present in a lot of foods naturally. It is known to be important for normal vision, a healthy immune system, and reproduction. Vitamin A also aids organs in working properly such as the heart, kidney, lungs, and some others. Vitamin A has two kinds – preformed vitamin A and provitamin A. Preformed vitamin A is known as the active form of the vitamin that the body can just use as it is; it is usually found in poultry, fish, and dairy products, and includes the compounds retinal, retinol, and retinoic acid. Provitamin A is also known as beta-carotene, which is transformed into vitamin A by the liver, according to the body’s needs. It is the most powerful precursor to vitamin A and it can be found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based products.

Aside from Vitamin A, the miracle berry also contains Vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid and ascorbate, is a water-soluble vitamin that is either naturally present in food, added to other foods, or taken as a dietary supplement. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that reduces the risk of chronic disease, manages the blood pressure, reduces uric acid levels, boosts immunity, minimizes the risk of heart disease, prevents iron deficiency, and protects the memory while ageing. It is found in most fruits and vegetables such as kiwis, berries, oranges, and papayas and vegetables like kale, broccoli, tomatoes, cauliflower, bell peppers, and Brussel sprouts.

One more antioxidant present in the miracle berry is the Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. It is a group of eight fat-soluble compounds that include tocopherols and tocotrienols. It also protects cell membranes from reactive oxygen species. Vitamin E is also known to slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration, lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, helps prevent cancer, reduces the risk of cataract, as well as cardiovascular disease. This vitamin can be found in foods such as peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds; and in oils like soybean, corn, and canola. Moreover, it is vital to understand that too much of these antioxidant supplements may cause harm than good as it is better to supply your antioxidant from a well-rounded diet.


These are the antioxidants that can be found in our Richberry freeze-dried miracle berries. Apart from having a healthy substitute for sugar, you also get all these vitamins that bring about all these benefits. Don’t miss out on them. Buy now!

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