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It has been almost a year since United States Department of Agriculture took down its ORAC database. Now that this official reference point is gone, does this measure of antioxidant potential still have relevance in the marketplace? 
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>> Research on the antioxidants found in red wine has shown that they may help inhibit the development of certain cancers (see Question 1).
>>Resveratrol has been shown to reduce tumor incidence in animals by affecting one or more stages of cancer development. It has been shown to inhibit growth of many types of cancer cells in culture (see Question 2). >>Evidence from animal studies suggests this anti-inflammatory compound may be an effective chemopreventive agent in three stages of the cancer process: Initiation, promotion, and progression (see Question 3).
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There is a long standing body of research indicating that resveratrol and other polyphenols can help maintain healthy cellular activity, discouraging certain types of cancer.
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Lowered colon cancer risk that is associated with black bean intake in some research studies may be related to the outstanding IF content of this legume.
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Black beans have a higher polyphenol content than other beans. Colors in foods often indicate nutrient levels in this way.
Soaking beans helps reduce the tannin levels, as well as the compounds that make digestion difficult or gassy in many individuals.
World's Healthiest Foods can help you make well-informed decisions about nutrition. The site is an excellent source of food data and recipes.
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Study supports a beneficial effect of the non-alcoholic fraction of red wine (mainly polyphenols) on insulin resistance, conferring greater protective effects on cardiovascular disease to red wine than other alcoholic beverages.
(ref) Clinical Nutrition, Volume null, Issue null, Pages null, null, Authors:Gemma Chiva-Blanch; Mireia Urpi-Sarda; Emilio Ros; Palmira Valderas-Martinez; Rosa Casas; Sara Arranz; Marisa Guillén; Rosa M.
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Using the ORAC scale to understand antioxidant content in relative terms can still be useful. Comparing foods on this scale provides information that you can use to rank foods and evaluate the health benefits of a particular fruit or benefit in relation to others.