Look up: antioxidants

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   Antioxidants
   Antioxidants are substances that slow the breakdown of nutrients and counteract the destructive effect of free radicals (chemically reactive compounds) in the body. There are several types which include vitamins A, E, C complex, and B complex, the minerals selenium and zinc, and the synthetic compounds BHT and BHA. Vitamins A, C, and E as well as BHA, and BHT are used as preserving agents in cosmetics.
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   Antioxidants
   Natural or synthetic substances that inhibit free radicals (unstable, highly reactive forms of oxygen) from damaging tissue cells. Found naturally in the body and some foods.
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   Antioxidants
   Vitamins A, C and E, along with various minerals, which are useful to protect the body from 'free radicals'. Free radicals are unstable molecules which react with oxygen. They are naturally created in the body, and are also caused by factors such as smoking and radiation. Free radicals may cause cell damage, which leads to disease.
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   Antioxidants
   Antioxidants are biologically active substances that act to counter the harmful effects of free radicals. They include certain vitamins ( Vitamin C and E ) , minerals ( Selenium ) and other groups such as carotenoids and bioflavanoids. Many fruit and vegetables contain antioxidants.
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   Antioxidants
   substances that protect against cell damage by guarding the cell from oxygen free radicals
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   Antioxidants
   substances such as Vitamins A, C and E and minerals such as copper, magnesium and zinc. Believed to destroy free radicals, which some scientists think may not only accelerate aging but also contribute to the formation of cancers and cataracts.
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   antioxidants
   Synthetic or natural substances added to products to prevent or delay their deterioriation by action of oxygen in air. In biochemistry and medicine, antioxidants are enzymes or other organic substances, such as vitamin e or beta-carotene, that are capable of counteracting the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissue. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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