Myocardial infarction risk in women may be reduced with antioxidant-rich diet of fruits and vegetables Total antioxidant capacity measures in a single value all antioxidants present in diet and the synergistic effects between them.” The study followed 32,561 women who completed food frequency questionnaires. During the study period, 1,114 women suffered myocardial infarctions. Women in the highest antioxidant capacity group consumed seven servings of fruits and vegetables daily and had a 20 percent lower risk of myocardial infarction.