Studies comparing the nutrient content of organic foods and non-organic foods have had mixed results. This is most likely due to natural variation in food handling and production. However, evidence does suggest that foods grown organically may be more nutritious.
Organically grown crops have more antioxidants and vitamins.
Several older studies have found that organic foods generally contain higher levels of antioxidants and certain micronutrients, such as vitamin C, zinc and iron.สมัคร UFABET
In fact, antioxidant levels can be up to 69% higher in these foods.
A 2003 study found that organically grown berries and corn contained 58% more antioxidants and up to 52% higher amounts of vitamin C.
What’s more, one study reported that replacing regular fruit, vegetables and cereals with organic versions could provide extra antioxidants in your diet. This was comparable to eating 1–2 extra portions of fruit and vegetables daily.
Organic plants do not rely on chemical pesticide sprays to protect themselves. Instead, they produce more of their own protective compounds, namely antioxidants.
This may partly explain the higher levels of antioxidants in these plants.
Nitrate levels are generally lower
Organically grown crops have also been shown to have lower levels of nitrate. In fact, studies have shown that nitrate levels are 30% lower in these crops.
High nitrate levels are associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer.
They’re also associated with a condition called methemoglobinemia, a disease in infants that affects the body’s ability to carry oxygen.