* It is a precursor to and supports tissue levels of glutathione (GSH), the principle defense within the body
against reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the detoxification of drugs, metabolites and other compounds.
They claimed that witch hazel had a high affinity for human cells and cell membranes and hence was highly equipped to defend
them against reactive oxygen species (free radicals).
Not exact matches
This is a key component of the immune system, when the body releases
reactive oxygen species to fight
against invading bacteria.
The immune defense
against these infections is glucose - dependent (as it relies on production of
reactive oxygen species using glucose) and thyroid hormone - dependent (as thyroid hormone drives not only glucose availability, but also the availability of iodine for the myeloperoxidase pathway).
Piperine can also attenuate free radicals and
reactive oxygen species and has been shown to protect
against oxidative damage in vitro.
Ginger extract effectively suppresses inflammation of the liver tissue and provids protection
against cancer by promoting a free radical scavenger system known as ROS (
reactive oxygen species).
Antioxidants are nature's way of providing your cells with adequate defense
against attack by
reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Recent clinical study found this carotenoid to be the strongest antioxidant
against singlet
oxygen (a
reactive oxygen species that directly damages biological lipids, proteins and DNA).
This means that it helps to counteract or protect
against the harmful effects on the liver of «
reactive»
oxygen compounds.