High in Antioxidants

Antioxidants, which are organic chemical substances that are naturally present in plants, aid in preventing and repairing damages from free radicals, dangerous chemicals that can cause oxidative stress. Numerous chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, have been related to oxidative stress. Numerous antioxidant substances, such as rosmarinic acid, flavones, and flavanones like limonene and menthol, can be found in spearmint.

Additionally, 2% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for vitamin C, another strong antioxidant, is provided by two tablespoons (11 grams) of spearmint. Spearmint exhibits significant antioxidant action against free radicals, according to studies. In one trial, an extract from this herb was just as effective as the synthetic antioxidant BHT at preventing beef fat oxidation.