Sunbeam JS7300 - Manual (Page 18)

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Health Benefits of Plant Foods A to Z continued
Sulphur
Compounds A group of antioxidant compounds that enhance immune function,
reduce the size and number of tumour cells, assist in the excretion
of carcinogens andtrigger enzyme systems that block or suppress
damage to DNA.
Terpenoids A potent group of antioxidants.
Thiamin A B vitamin, thiamin is used in the production of energy and to
maintain a healthy nervous system.
Vitamin A Essential for growing cells, good vision and healthy respiratory and
urinary systems. Beta carotene is transformed into vitamin A by
the body.
Vitamin B6 Used in the production and turnover of proteins in the body.
Vitamin C An antioxidant that enables the body’s absorption of iron, assists
wound healing, is involved in the formation of collagen and may
reduce the severity of a common cold.
Vitamin D Enables the absorption of calcium into bones and teeth.
Vitamin E A strong antioxidant, vitamin E is essential to protect cells from
damaging effects of oxygen radicals.
Vitamin K Important for the formation of blood clots in open wounds after
injury.
Volatile Oils ‘Essential’ aromatic oils used in complementary therapy.
Zinc Used for a healthy immune system, strong eyesight, wound healing
and in a number of enzyme systems.
Zeaxanthin A type of carotenoid that has been shown to protect the
degeneration of eyesight.