Answer: antioxidants

AnswerCrossword Clue
antioxidantsA substance that inhibits oxidation, esp. one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products
antioxidantsA substance such as vitamin C or E that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism
antioxidantsANTIOXIDANT, a substance (as betacarotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation