Antioxidantrischer

Antioxidantrischer is a neologistic term used to describe foods, supplements, or products that contain a higher amount of antioxidants compared with a defined reference, such as a baseline product, a control sample, or a standard food. As an adjective, it conveys a relative richness in antioxidant compounds rather than an absolute value.

Origin and usage: The word combines the concept of antioxidants with a German linguistic form that signals a descriptive attribute. It is not a formal technical term in most nutrition dictionaries and is more commonly found in marketing, informal writing, or some academic discussions as a shorthand for “more antioxidant-rich.” Because it is informal, its exact meaning can vary by context.

Measurement and interpretation: In practice, an “antioxidantrischer” designation would rely on quantified metrics such as total antioxidant capacity (TAC) measured by assays like ORAC, FRAP, or ABTS/DPPH, total phenolic content, or concentrations of specific antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, flavonoids). Designating a product as antioxidantrischer implies a higher value in one or more of these metrics relative to a chosen reference, which should be specified.

Limitations and considerations: Antioxidant capacity measured in vitro does not automatically translate into health benefits in humans due to factors like bioavailability, metabolism, and complex physiological processes. Labels using antioxidantrischer should be interpreted with caution and, where possible, accompanied by methodological details and explicit baselines.

See also: Antioxidants, Antioxidant capacity, Nutritional labeling.