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alpha-carotene


One of a group of carotenoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables that can be made into vitamin A by the body.
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alpha-linolenic acid


A polyunsaturated fatty acid required by the body that is found in many vegetable oils.
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anthocyanin


One of a class of flavonoid pigments found in many blue, red or purple plants.
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antioxidant


A substance that protects cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
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apoptosis


Programmed cell death.
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benign adenoma


A non-cancerous tumor that arises from tissues covering the body's organs.
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benzoic acid


A carboxylic acid found in many berries that can be used as a preservative.
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beta-carotene


One of a group of red, orange and yellow pigments called carotenoids.
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caffeine


A substance found in the leaves and beans of the coffee tree, in tea, yerba mate, guarana berries, and in small amounts in cocoa. It is added to some soft drinks, foods, and medicines. Caffeine increases brain activity, alertness, attention, and energy. It may also increase blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and the loss of water from the [..]
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