#antioxidant substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides
supertype: inhibitor a substance that retards or stops an activity
subtype: glutathione_peroxidase__glutathioneperoxidase an enzyme in the body that is a powerful scavenger of free radicals
subtype: selenium__Se__atomic_number_34 a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable gray metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
subtype: carotenoid any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals
subtype: carotene yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants
subtype: lycopene carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer
subtype: beta-carotene an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
subtype: xanthophyll__xanthophyl__lutein yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
subtype: zeaxanthin yellow carotenoid (isomeric with lutein and occurs widely with it) that is the main pigment in yellow indian corn
subtype: rust_inhibitor antioxidant that inhibits the formation of rust
subtype: beta-naphthol an isomer of naphthol used in rubber as an antioxidant
subtype: vitamin_E__tocopherol__E a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
subtype: alpha-tocopheral__alphatocopheral a potent form of vitamin E obtained from germ oils or by synthesis
subtype: vitamin_C__ascorbic_acid a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy
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