C. Protective over young cubs
Some micronutrients, such as vitamins e and c, can function as antioxidants in that they are able to neutralize free radicals. Radical are highly unstable molecules produced in our body when we are exposed to toxins. <span>Vitamins C and E, carotenoids (including </span>beta-carotene<span>), and the mineral </span>selenium<span> are all powerful antioxidants found in food.</span>
Try hypothesis. If that's not it, I don't know what else it could be.
