| Term | Definition |
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| antioxidant |
Compounds that protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, which would otherwise cause ageing and predispose to illness. Examples are beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and zinc plus a number of plant compounds such as carotenoids and flavonoids.
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