Sentences with phrase «against cell damage which»

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Antioxidants are an immediate defense line against destructive free radicals which interact with and damage cells.

The team found that lithium delays aging by blocking GSK - 3 and activating another molecule called NRF - 2, which is found in worms, flies and mammals (including humans) and is important for defending cells against damage.

Exactly how the tea protects against heart disease remains unclear, but Kuriyama speculates that antioxidant chemicals in green tea, called polyphenols, reduce the action of free radicals in the body, which may damage cells.

Because it more effectively induces cancer cell apoptosis in p53 - deficient tumors, FL118 is especially effective against late - stage cancers, which usually lose functional p53 and are resistant to DNA - damage drugs.

It has previously been shown to activate a cellular process known as autophagy, which protects against aging by enabling cells to degrade and discard old, damaged «cellular garbage» before it damages cells.

The team found that lithium delays ageing by blocking GSK - 3 and activating another molecule called NRF - 2, which is found in worms, flies and mammals (including humans) and is important for defending cells against damage.

The hydrogen peroxide disrupts the biofilm matrix and damages the bacteria cell walls and DNA, which allows better antibiotic penetration and efficacy against the bacteria.

«Antioxidants help protect skin against free radicals in the environment, which are damaging to skin cells,» says dermatologist Marnie Nussbaum, MD, chief medical spokesperson for Sebamed.

♥ Asparagus provides phytonutrients, such as beta - carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which are antioxidants that protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Prior research had developed a number of new compounds making use of a novel drug discovery paradigm which begins with natural products extracted from plants; it then entails selecting synthetic derivatives which demonstrate efficacy in multiple assays testing protection against different factors of the nerve cell damage and death which take place in brain injuries and in age - associated neurodegenerative conditions.

Green tea, a powerful dietary supplement that offers a host of benefits for men and women seeking a healthier life: Assist in the natural weight loss - the brain's help function and physical activity - strengthens energy - protection against free radicals from damaging skin green tea extract is a rich source of polyphenols which provides powerful antioxidant protection, protecting healthy cells against the harmful effects of free radical molecules caused by toxins, pollution, smoke and ultraviolet rays.

Antioxidants are essential to one's health as they protect against free radicals, which lead to cell damage.

Cocoa is also a very rich source of polyphenols, which are plant - derived antioxidants that may protect cells against oxidative damage that can lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels, possibly putting you at higher risk for a heart attack.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is another B - vitamin which also has antioxidant effects in the body that help protect against free radicals which is anything foreign that may damage cells growth.

These changes occur as a result of increased oxidative stress, which is an imbalance between free radicals (unstable molecules that damage cells) and the body's ability to defend against them.

Broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts - Rich in cancer - fighting sulforaphane and indole -3-carbinol, antioxidants which can protect the body against cell - damaging free radicals.

It contains antioxidants which help to prevent damage to cells, so it's protective against cancer.

Sulforaphane, which showed negligible toxicity, was selected because it upregulates genes that protect aerobic cells against oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA - damage, all of which are prominent and possibly mechanistic characteristics of ASD.

Saffron flower contains antioxidants, which are essential for protecting the skin against the production of free radicals that damage skin cells.

Like other antioxidants, these vitamins are helpful in anti-aging by fighting against free radicals, which will damage cells in the body and skin.

The Resurrection Plant can withstand months without water because it contains abundant amounts of this sugar which protects the cells against damage in the difficult conditions.

Antioxidants protect your cells against the damaging effects of free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

Selenium has antioxidant properties which help to protect healthy skin cells against oxidation or damage.

As an antioxidant, beta - carotene can help ward off free radicals that damage cells through oxidation, which can speed up aging and make you vulnerable against chronic diseases.

A powerful antioxidant, it protects your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by - products of the body's metabolism.

Polyphenols are chemicals that protect cells and body chemicals against damage caused by free radicals, which are reactive atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the body.

Natrol's powerful antioxidants — such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids, which include beta - carotene, lycopene and lutein protect our cells against this damage.

When the immune system mounts a defense against the invaded white cells, which are themselves infection - fighting cells, the immune system ends up damaging its own protective cells and tissues,» says Dr. Richards.

They are believed to improve overall health by protecting against the harmful effects of volatile particles called free radicals, which damage body cells.

Antioxidants are one of the most powerful weapons we have against highly charged particles called free radicals, which cause damage to many of the cells they come into contact with.

Antioxidants — Nutrients, such as selenium and vitamins A, C, E, that can protect cells against damage from free - radicals, which can help to prevent cancer.