This reduces reactive oxygen species and safeguards reproductive cells
Morales-Suarez-Varela, M., Collado Snchez, E., Peraita-Costa, I., Llopis-Morales, A., & Soriano, J
However, the USDA removed its table of ORAC values due to mounting evidence that the values indicating antioxidant capacity have no relevance to the effects of specific bioactive compounds, including polyphenols on human health2. However, going back to the two characteristics of meaningful antioxidants, there really is no evidence that shows that a high ORAC score leads to any benefit in vivo
Additionally, hypothyroidism often causes metabolic adaptations (reduced muscle mass, increased hunger signals, lower metabolic rate) that persist even after thyroid levels normalize