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antioxidant
antioxidant substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber, and such antioxidants as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), and butylated hydroxyanisole... Read more |
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Antioxidants (Nutrients)
ANTIOXIDANTS ANTIOXIDANTS. Antioxidants are specific organic compounds that are active in the prevention of very rapid harmful chemical chain reactions with oxygen or nitric oxide, that is, oxidation reactions. In the body, oxidation reactions generally involve highly reactive molecules called... Read more |
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Evening primrose oil
Evening primrose oil Definition Evening primrose oil is a dietary supplement derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, Oenothera biennis. Its Latin name is derived from the Greek word for wine, reflecting the folk belief that the plant could relieve the ... Read more |
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Carotenoids
Carotenoids Description The term carotenoid refers to a family of about 600 different plant pigments that function as antioxidants . The yellow, orange, and many of the red pigments in fruits, vegetables, and plant materials are usually carotenoids. In fall, when deciduous trees prepare for... Read more |
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Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids Description Bioflavonoids, or flavonoids, are a large class of antioxidants . They are compounds abundant in the pulp and rinds of citrus fruits and other foods containing vitamin C , such as soybeans and root vegetables. Other major sources of bioflavonoids include tea, vegetables... Read more |
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Bio-oxidative therapy
Oxygen/Ozone Therapy Definition Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of damaged tissues. The... Read more |
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E Description Vitamin E is an antioxidant responsible for proper functioning of the immune system and for maintaining healthy eyes and skin. It is actually a group of fat soluble compounds known as tocopherols (i.e., alpha tocopherol and gamma tocopherol). Gamma tocopherol accounts for... Read more |
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Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A Description Vitamin A is one of four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidant by helping to prevent free radicals from causing cellular damage. Adequate levels are important for good eyesight, and poor night vision may be one of the... Read more |
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Niacin
Niacin Description Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Niacin can also act as an antioxidant... Read more |
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food additives
food additives substances added to foods by manufacturers to prevent spoilage or to enhance appearance, taste, texture, or nutritive value. By quantity, the most common food additives are flavorings, which include spices, vinegar, synthetic flavors, and, in the greatest abundance, sweeteners (e.g.,... Read more |
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enzymes
...cells. The continual potential damage to tissues by the generation of free radicals is crucially limited by the body's antioxidant enzymes.All cells have enzymes in their membrane, in the cytoplasm, and in the organelles within them. Those at the... |
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oxygen
...disease processes. However the body does have inherent enzymatic defences against free radical accumulation, and there are antioxidants, such as uric acid, ascorbate, and glutathione, which can inactivate them. Free radicals are likely to contribute also... |
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antioxidant
antioxidant A substance that retards the oxidative...vegetable oils, contain naturally occurring antioxidants, including vitamin E, which protect...butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). See also antioxidant nutrients; induction period. |
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antioxidant nutrients
antioxidant nutrients Highly reactive oxygen radicals are formed during normal oxidative metabolism and in...especially vitamin E, carotene, vitamin C, and selenium. Collectively these are known as antioxidant nutrients. |
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vitamin C
...areas of function: (1)as a general (non‐enzymic) antioxidant, including the reduction of oxidized vitamin E in cell...rich sources. It is also used in curing ham, and as an antioxidant and bread improver. See also erythorbic acid; iron. |
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butylated hydroxyanisole
butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) An antioxidant used in fats and fatty foods; stable to heating, and so is useful in baked products. |
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butylated hydroxytoluene
butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) An antioxidant used in fats and fatty foods. |
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selenium
...part of enzymes glutathione peroxidase and thyroxine deiodinase. Through its role in glutathione peroxidase it acts as an antioxidant, and to some extent can compensate for vitamin E deficiency. Similarly, vitamin E can compensate for selenium deficiency... |
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tocopherol
...related compounds, found in wheat germ oil, egg yolk, and leafy vegetables, that collectively constitute vitamin E. They are fat-soluble alcohols with antioxidant properties, important in the stabilization of cell membranes. |
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ubiquinone
...electron transport) chain in mitochondria, also known as coenzyme Q or mitoquinone; widely distributed in nature. May have antioxidant activity, and supplements are sometimes sold as vitamin Q, although there is no evidence that it is a dietary essential... |
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vitamin P
...rutin (in buckwheat), hesperidin, eriodictin, and citrin (a mixture of hesperidin and eriodictin in the pith of citrus fruits). Although they are not dietary essentials they have antioxidant activity and some are phytoestrogens. |
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carotene
carotene (ka-rŏ-teen) n. a yellow, orange, red, or brown plant pigment; one of the carotenoids. The most important form, β-carotene, is an antioxidant and can be converted in the body to retinol (vitamin A). |
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Antioxidant allies abound: where to look, surprising food sources.(Report)
...enthusiasm for antioxidant-laden foods...look at edible antioxidants and reveals some...treatment from taking antioxidant supplements...large doses of antioxidants may actually feed...where did the antioxidant story go awry...evidence ... |
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Antioxidant avalanche: there is no question that consumer awareness for...
...tired of the antioxidant/free radical...to connect antioxidants with more...testing issues. Antioxidants have Arrived Antioxidant sales grew...that a lot of antioxidant products are...e.g., antioxidants for cholesterol... |
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Antioxidant RD: a hot rubber auxiliary.(MARKET REPORT: Rubber)
...Compared with antioxidant D, antioxidant RD is environmental...phenylene diamine antioxidants such as 4010NA...DNP and keto amine antioxidants such as AWC6 to...used together with antioxidant MB, antioxidant... |
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Antioxidant science: from antioxidants to 'antiAGEnts': antioxidant are...
...New Science of Antioxidants There is continued...regarding the antioxidant capacity of the...decrease in plasma antioxidant capacity has been...no sources of antioxidants. The role of...with a high total antioxidant capacity has ... |
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Antioxidant science drives new skin care developments; companies are actively...
...exposed to UV light. Antioxidant Market Dynamics Offering...perspective on the use of antioxidants in skin care, Jon...newest and strongest antioxidant trend as it relates...supplementation with antioxidants is as important as...cantioned, "Like all ... |
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ANTIOXIDANT boosters
...aid digestion. Antioxidants are found in both...the vegetable. ANTIOXIDANT UPGRADE: Boiling...improves their antioxidant profile eightfold...boosting the antioxidants by a factor of...just as rich in antioxidants. 4 Blueberries...treats ... |
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Antioxidant BHT (CAS 128-37-0) Market Research Report 2010.
...April 2010-Research and Markets: Antioxidant BHT (CAS 128-37-0) Market Research...researchandmarkets.com/research/70f767/antioxidant_bht_c) has announced the addition of the "Antioxidant BHT (CAS 128-37-0) Market Research... |
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The antioxidant controversy in cancer care.
...applicability of antioxidants has emerged over...informed about these antioxidant issues as we are...addresses the antioxidant controversy in...particularly looks at antioxidants and the potential...the bad press antioxidants receive is ... |
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Antioxidants improve heat resistance of polymers: Part 2 of 2.(Technical)
...either of the antioxidants. Hardness and...modestly with antioxidant dose; elongation...level of the antioxidants tested. Directionally, the antioxidants behave similarly...correlation with the antioxidant variables is... |
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Antioxidant directory: a listing of antioxidant suppliers and their...
...Contact: Jeannine Farro Antioxidant Products: Natural carotene...com Contact: Laura Brennan Antioxidant Products: Covitol[R...Covi-Ox[R] natural antioxidants, Lipoec[R] alpha lipoic...Contact: Shogo Hirayama Antioxidant Products: Vinpocetine... |
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