Question

Vitamins, A,D,E,C are recognized as compounds that prevent degenerative diseases like cancer, heart diseases etc…what is the term used to describe this quality?​

Answer 1

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The quality of such nutrient found in certain foods which can prevent degenerative diseases is known as Protective nutrient.

The Degenerative diseases are the ones which can effect our body tissues, organs and even organ systems for a long period of time, resulting in death someday.

Like:-

• Cancer - Abnormal growth of cells (Tumour)
• Heart diseases - Effects our cardiovascular system i.e. heart, vessels etc.

Yes, Protective nutrient or food means the one that strengthens our immune system, develops our body tissues and organs, improves the metabolic processes which keeps us healthy.

Answer 2

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Vitamins, A,D,E,C are recognized as compounds that prevent degenerative diseases like cancer, heart diseases etc. What is the term used to describe this quality?

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Vitamins A , D , E , C are recognized as compounds that prevent degenerative diseases like cancer, heart diseases etc. The term is protective nutrient used to describe this quality.

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• Vitamin A is also known to be retinol.
• Carotene compounds (found, for example, in egg yolk, butter and cream) are gradually converted by the body to vitamin A (retinol).
• A form of vitamin A called retinal is responsible for transmitting light sensation in the retina of the eye.

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• Vitamin E is important in protecting your body's cells from damage.
• It is known as an antioxidant. Vitamin E is available under the following different brand names - Aquasol E, alpha-tocopherol, and tocopherol

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• Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate) is a vitamin found in various foods and sold as a dietary supplement.
• It is used to prevent and treat scurvy.
• Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.

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• Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, and many other biological effects.

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Degenerative disease is the diseases in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs changes for the worse over time.

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