Bioflavonoids usually have strong antioxidant properties and are thought to help prevent certain form of cancer. In the body they work with Vitamin C to strengthen the capillaries or small blood vessels. Biological Antioxidant Compound that protects biological systems against the potentially harmful affects of oxidation, especially those caused by oxygen derived freeradicals. Carotenoids A family of widespread natural pigments found in plants and animals. There are more than 600 known natural carotenoids, all of them synthesized only in plants.
Plants are the source of the carotenoids present in animals.
There is a growing body evidence that indicates the importance of certain carotenoids to our health and well being. Coenzymes Organic compounds that work with enzymes to speed up biological processes such as digestion. A coenzyme may be a vitamin, or contain one, or to be manufactured in the body from one. Cofactor A A general term for non-protein substances that must be present in suitable quantities before certain enzymes can function. Emulsifiers Additives that allow oils to be blended with water, overcoming their natural reluntance to mix.