Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Dietary Antioxidant

Dietary antioxidants are compounds obtained through food and beverages that help protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition examines multiple dimensions of dietary antioxidants, including their role in biologic…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 99× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-7835 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Dietary antioxidants are compounds obtained through food and beverages that help protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Research published in the International Journal of Nutrition examines multiple dimensions of dietary antioxidants, including their role in biological aging processes such as telomere attrition, their potential in managing metabolic syndrome through micronutrient intake, and their relevance to age-related conditions including macular degeneration. Published studies have investigated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of specific foods such as curry leaf, verdolaga, grape juice, and various mushroom varieties, as well as indigenous spices from different geographic regions. The journal has also explored how food processing affects antioxidant content, particularly examining how chemical refining alters phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in oils. Additional research addresses the relationship between antioxidant-rich dietary patterns and health outcomes in specific populations, including effects on weight management, DNA damage reduction in elderly individuals, and dietary diversity among patients with chronic conditions. This body of work contributes to understanding how antioxidant intake through whole foods and specific dietary components may influence oxidative stress, chronic disease risk, and overall nutritional status across diverse populations and health contexts.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 99 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Nutrition (ISSN 2379-7835).

Journal editorial board
Kadri Koppel · United States Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland Luigia Pazzagli · Italy

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