antioxidant
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definition
noun
An imbalance between production of ROS and production of antioxidants results in oxidative stress.
a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
example
Vitamin E is an 'antioxidant' that prolongs the life of red blood cells and is necessary for the proper use of oxygen by muscles.
Vitamin E is an 'antioxidant' that protects our cells from breaking down.
Vitamin A works as an 'antioxidant' , removing free radicals from the skin.
Nuts are high in Vitamin E, a potent 'antioxidant' that may help ward off heart disease and cancer.
The major function of vitamin E is to act as a natural 'antioxidant' by scavenging free radicals and molecular oxygen.
Vitamin E helps immune cells multiply, and as an 'antioxidant' it fights damaging free radicals.
A little of the 'antioxidant' TBHQ, citric acid and dimethylpolysiloxane may also be thrown in for good measure.
Vitamin E is a potent 'antioxidant' , and vitamin D may check prostate-cancer cell growth.
Fortunately, animal cells produce various 'antioxidants' , which neutralize most oxidants.
Sunblocks and 'antioxidants' also remove post inflammatory hyperpigmentation to a large extent.
Have we mentioned 'antioxidants' , such as quercetin, which protect brain cells from oxidative damage?
Professional bakers and other food processors add 'antioxidants' - substances which retard rancidity - to their goods.
It's taken as an article of faith that ageing is caused by free-radical damage, which 'antioxidants' can counteract.
Look for products that contain alpha or beta hydroxyl acids, 'antioxidants' or retinoids; they help speed up cell renewal.
Bickford speculates it's the 'antioxidants' that help inhibit free radicals and so reduce the cumulative effects of life on the aging rat brain.
Your body never produces enough 'antioxidants' , though, to stop all of the free radicals.
Several researchers have tried to make better 'antioxidants' by attaching a nitrogen atom to the carbon ring.
Alkaloids, phenols, 'antioxidants' and lipids were never detected.
The calcification that occurs in arteriosclerosis is inhibited by 'antioxidants' .
It is caused by charged particles known as free radicals and can be counteracted by 'antioxidants' including vitamin C.
Fruits and vegetables are the major food sources of 'antioxidants' that may protect the lung from oxidative stress.
Fruits and vegetables are full of 'antioxidants' that disable free radicals and minimize inflammation.
The body contains chemicals called 'antioxidants' which reduce oxidative stress.
Richness in color appears to be a sign that foods are high in 'antioxidants' .
An apple a day really does keep the doctor away, thanks to strong 'antioxidants' that fight cell damage.
Flavonoids are natural 'antioxidants' that help protect the heart and arteries, among many other health effects.
Some vitamins and other substances work as 'antioxidants' by fighting the oxidation caused by free radicals.
The benefits of 'antioxidants' and essential fatty acid foods and supplements cannot be overlooked.
Olive oil also contains squalene and oleuropein, which are powerful 'antioxidants' , protecting blood cholesterol from oxidation.
Birds also may use carotenoids as 'antioxidants' or immunostimulants.
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