antioxidant

an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)

any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals

antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust

an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy

a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis

yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer

an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables

yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks

yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow Indian corn