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antioxidant

Glossary

Antioxidant describes the ability of a substance to neutralise free radicals and thus reduce oxidative damage to cells and molecules.

In the context of Styrian pumpkin seed oil: Pumpkin seed oil contains vitamin E (tocopherols) and carotenoids, which possess antioxidant properties. These compounds are natural constituents of the oil. The antioxidant properties of constituents of pumpkin seed oil are described in scientific studies.

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