High in Antioxidants

Apricots are high in antioxidants such as beta carotene and vitamins A, C, and E. Furthermore, they are high in flavonoids, a kind of polyphenol antioxidant that has been demonstrated to protect against diseases like as diabetes and heart disease. Apricots' major flavonoids include chlorogenic acids, catechins, and quercetin.

These substances serve to neutralize free radicals, which are toxic molecules that cause oxidative stress and damage to your cells. Obesity and many chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, are connected to oxidative stress. Researchers established a scoring system to quantify changes in levels of inflammatory markers in one trial including 2,375 participants. They discovered that high flavonoid and anthocyanin consumption was related to a 42% and 73% reduced inflammatory score, respectively. A high flavonoid intake was also associated with a 56% lower oxidative stress score.