Antioxidants

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Across
  1. 4. Vitamin E protects from oxidation
  2. 6. Nuts, plant oils, leafy green vegetables, and wheat germ are a good source of
  3. 8. Beta Carotene converted to Vitamin A in the intestinal mucosa and
  4. 9. Oranges, lemons and limes provide a good source of
  5. 10. Dark orange fruits and vegetables are a good source of
  6. 13. causes yellowish orange skin tone from excess beta carotene
  7. 15. Carotenoids are stored here causing yellow-orange skin color
  8. 16. Antioxidant Vitamin E protects the cells
  9. 19. works with rhodospin to help with light perception
  10. 20. unconverted and circulate in blood to reach tissues for antioxidant function
  11. 21. Vitamin C helps to absorb
Down
  1. 1. Vitamin A deficiency causes
  2. 2. Able to neutralize reactive oxygen molecules to reduce oxidative damage
  3. 3. More than 3g per day of vitamin C can interfere with
  4. 5. Symptoms appear when Vitamin C intake is below 10mg per day
  5. 7. Vitamin C helps to maintain
  6. 11. transfers energy from light to nerve impulses to help vision
  7. 12. highly reactive molecule causing oxidative damage
  8. 14. Beef, Carrots and Mustard Greens are a good source
  9. 17. Synthesis helps to form connective tissue in the body
  10. 18. excess vitamin C is excreted by