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Alpha-linolenic acid – an omega-3 fatty acid important for brain and cardiovascular health.
(See "Omega-3.")
Alpha-lipoic acid – an antioxidant coenzyme that also may enhance insulin function and counteract insulin resistance.
Anthocyanins – powerful antioxidants responsible for the red, blue and purple coloring in berries and other plants. (See “Flavonoids.”)
Antioxidants – chemical compounds that scavenge reactive
oxygen species (ROS), which are by-products of the oxidative reactions
that can cause cell damage. (See "ORAC.")
