Antioxidant drinks generally promote good health by reducing the risk of heart attack, cancer, and stroke. Vitamins A, C, and E are natural antioxidants that can be found in many antioxidant energy drinks. Types of drinks include vegetable juices, darker fruit juices, and red wine. Studies have shown that a natural intake of antioxidants, such as an antioxidant drink, is more beneficial for the body than is taking an antioxidant supplement.

The best natural food sources for antioxidants are fruits and vegetables. Since most fruits contain antioxidants, it stands to reason that fruit juices contain antioxidants. Typically, 100-percent fruit juice is a stronger antioxidant drink than are watered-down versions — the darker the juice, the higher the potency of antioxidants. In particular, blueberry, strawberry, cranberry, and raspberry juices are all high antioxidant drinks.

Vegetable juices are another source of high antioxidant drinks. Tomato juice is high in lycopene, which is a natural antioxidant. Carrot juice is high in beta-carotene, or vitamin A, which has the added advantage of promoting good eye health. Broccoli, cabbage, and spinach juices are good sources for antioxidant drinks, as well.

Tea is a naturally high antioxidant drink. Studies have shown that both green tea and black tea are equally effective sources of antioxidants. Red wine, which is made from red grapes, is high in antioxidants, as well. Drinking red wine reduces fatty build-up in arteries, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Red grape, or Concord grape, juice is also a high antioxidant drink.

Coffee contains some antioxidants. The negative effects of too much caffeine consumption usually need to be taken into consideration when considering coffee as a source of antioxidants. Coffee only contains a few specific types of antioxidants and generally is not a good source for antioxidant intake. Also, adding milk to an antioxidant drink can destroy the antioxidant benefits.

Studies demonstrate that consuming antioxidants naturally is more beneficial than using supplements. As a result, a person generally should avoid using a pre-packaged powdered antioxidant energy drink in favor of 100-percent juice. Since diabetics typically need to be careful about the sugar content in juice, it typically is better for them to eat the fruit than to drink fruit juices.