a.o. Vitamin

English translation: antioxidant vitamin / a.o. (among others), vitamin ...

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English term or phrase:a.o. vitamin
Selected answer:antioxidant vitamin / a.o. (among others), vitamin ...
Entered by: Elena_S15

06:46 Jun 14, 2005
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Medical: Pharmaceuticals / Vitamins
English term or phrase: a.o. Vitamin
Dear colleagues,

What does abbreviation "a.o." mean?

http://www.intercaps.cz/eng/4b2b.html
The product is available in capsules of the type of OVAL 3 containing 7,2 mg of beta-carotene corresponding with 4.000 ml of a.o. Vitamin A and 85 mg of fish oil.


http://www.hollandsedrop.com/offersenglish.html

Italian licorice root extract in the shape of a 32 gram stick. This product is more than just a taste. It contains a.o. vitamin E, B-complex, pantothenic acid, lecithin, manganese and other trace elements.

http://www.importers.com/trader/25654.html
Vitamines The whole range of vitamins, a.o. Vitamin C, B-1, E, etc.
Elena_S15
antioxidant
Explanation:
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protective effect of Ao vitamins. As compared to the methanol-intoxicated ...
A variety of antioxidant (Ao) protective mechanisms is involved in the ...
http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/index/RK74C62JCK8H2023...

... were divided into four groups: (1) control, (2) antioxidant (Ao) control ...
ultrastructural results of rat retina confirmed the protective effect of Ao vitamins. ...
http://www.dekker.com/servlet/product/DOI/101081CUS120015902
Selected response from:

Gilberto Lacchia
Italy
Local time: 23:07
Grading comment
Thank you all. As Sven explained in my other question (in the other pair), vitamins A, E, C are all antioxidants so I think it suits here.
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +2antioxidant
Gilberto Lacchia
4 +1antioxidant
Sabrina Eskelson
4animal origin
Dr Sue Levy (X)


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a.o. vitamin
antioxidant


Explanation:
Credo sia questo.

Sabrina Eskelson
Italy
Local time: 23:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lingo Pros
26 mins
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
a.o. vitamin
antioxidant


Explanation:
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Note added at 4 mins (2005-06-14 06:51:02 GMT)
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protective effect of Ao vitamins. As compared to the methanol-intoxicated ...
A variety of antioxidant (Ao) protective mechanisms is involved in the ...
http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/index/RK74C62JCK8H2023...

... were divided into four groups: (1) control, (2) antioxidant (Ao) control ...
ultrastructural results of rat retina confirmed the protective effect of Ao vitamins. ...
http://www.dekker.com/servlet/product/DOI/101081CUS120015902


Gilberto Lacchia
Italy
Local time: 23:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thank you all. As Sven explained in my other question (in the other pair), vitamins A, E, C are all antioxidants so I think it suits here.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Balasubramaniam L.: You were the first!
22 mins
  -> Thanks!

agree  Lingo Pros: http://www.healthyeatingclub.org/info/articles/vitamins/anti...
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
a.o. vitamin
animal origin


Explanation:
http://www.answers.com/topic/e-number

Dr Sue Levy (X)
Local time: 23:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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