2,851
edits
Oxidative Stress: Difference between revisions
→Antioxidant Supplements in Combating Oxidative Stress
| Line 43: | Line 43: | ||
Here's a list of some widely used antioxidant supplements: | Here's a list of some widely used antioxidant supplements: | ||
* '''Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):''' Known for its immune-boosting properties, vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage by free radicals. | * '''Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid):''' Known for its immune-boosting properties, vitamin C is also a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage by free radicals. | ||
* '''Vitamin E (Tocopherols and Tocotrienols):''' This fat-soluble vitamin is known for its role in skin health and protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage. | * '''Vitamin E (Tocopherols and Tocotrienols):''' This fat-soluble vitamin is known for its role in skin health and protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage. | ||
* '''Beta-Carotene:''' A precursor to vitamin A, beta-carotene is a potent antioxidant commonly found in colorful fruits and vegetables. | * '''Beta-Carotene:''' A precursor to vitamin A, beta-carotene is a potent antioxidant commonly found in colorful fruits and vegetables. | ||
* '''Selenium:''' This mineral plays a key role in the production of antioxidant enzymes and is often included in supplements for its synergistic effect with other antioxidants. | * '''Selenium:''' This mineral plays a key role in the production of antioxidant enzymes and is often included in supplements for its synergistic effect with other antioxidants. | ||
* '''Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10):''' Important for energy production in cells, CoQ10 also serves as an antioxidant, particularly in protecting mitochondria from oxidative damage. | * '''Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10):''' Important for energy production in cells, CoQ10 also serves as an antioxidant, particularly in protecting mitochondria from oxidative damage. | ||
* '''N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC):''' A precursor to glutathione, NAC is known for its role in replenishing one of the body's most important antioxidants. | * '''N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC):''' A precursor to glutathione, NAC is known for its role in replenishing one of the body's most important antioxidants. | ||
* '''Resveratrol:''' Found in grapes and berries, resveratrol is celebrated for its potential anti-aging properties and its ability to mimic the effects of calorie restriction. | * '''Resveratrol:''' Found in grapes and berries, resveratrol is celebrated for its potential anti-aging properties and its ability to mimic the effects of calorie restriction. | ||
* '''Curcumin:''' The active compound in turmeric, curcumin is noted for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. | * '''Curcumin:''' The active compound in turmeric, curcumin is noted for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. | ||
* '''Green Tea Extract:''' Rich in catechins, green tea extract is a potent antioxidant and is believed to support cardiovascular health. | * '''Green Tea Extract:''' Rich in catechins, green tea extract is a potent antioxidant and is believed to support cardiovascular health. | ||
* '''Lycopene:''' This antioxidant, found in tomatoes and other red fruits, is known for its potential in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer. | * '''Lycopene:''' This antioxidant, found in tomatoes and other red fruits, is known for its potential in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer. | ||
=== Limitations and Considerations === | === Limitations and Considerations === | ||