Sentences with phrase «assaulted by oxidative stress»

DHA may be necessary for the formation of neurons and for the synthesis of the important brain lipid phosphatidylserine; it is also the precursor to an important compound that protects neurons when they are assaulted by oxidative stress.

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While our bodies are adept at producing antioxidants that balance the effects of oxidative stress, that ability lessens as we age and our skin — already compromised by the above assaults — produces less of the antioxidant - rich oils that protect it.

Therefore, resveratrol can provide a two pronged assault on oxidative stress and acne both by being an antioxidant itself, and by allowing others to do their job more effectively.