You may recall that excess PUFAs lead to fragile cell membranes that can easily be
damaged by oxidation.
The test, which could be available to patients within two years, identifies the chemical signatures found in the plasma of blood joint proteins
damaged by oxidation, nitration and glycation; the modification of proteins with oxygen, nitrogen and sugar molecules.
Not exact matches
Because silver plated items can be
damaged more quickly
by cleaning, it's better to prevent
oxidation.
All living organisms maintain a reducing environment inside their cells, all cells contain complex systems of antioxidants to prevent chemical
damage to the cells» components
by oxidation.
In this case, he was testing the idea that a buildup of cellular
damage caused
by oxidation — technically, the chemical removal of electrons from a molecule
by highly reactive compounds, such as free radicals — is the main mechanism behind aging.
An animal study published in a 2012 «Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention» found that prickly pear prevented skin cancer
by increasing antioxidant activity and decreasing
oxidation of lipids —
damage caused
by accumulated toxins and waste products.
It is generally advisable to build a high level of Glutathione in ones blood to protect the body from
oxidation (
damage to the tissue
by free radicals).
The
damage caused
by this process is known as cell
oxidation, or oxidative stress.
Even these products, however, had limits, in that they could do little to improve the health of cells that had been
damaged by free radical
oxidation.
Antioxidants support health
by preventing the effects of
oxidation on the cells, which can be extremely
damaging.
Much of the
damage done in diabetes is done
by the circulating sugar and / or high insulin levels causing
oxidation, inflammation and acidosis.
Antioxidants fight against free radical
damage by preventing
oxidation.
The most important antioxidant in your body, glutathione aids in detoxification, helps maximize immune system function, and shields cells from
damage caused
by oxidation and inflammation.
However, nitric oxide production produces adverse reactions and toxic metabolites, which must be neutralized
by your body so they don't result in oxidative
damage to your blood vessel lining (
by peroxynitrite
oxidation and nitration reactions).
«Small injuries to the vascular wall that can be caused
by anything from high blood pressure to toxins attract all sorts of metabolic riff - raff, from bacteria to oxidized (
damaged) LDL particles; the immune system sends inflammatory cytokines to the area, and more
oxidation and inflammation takes place eventually resulting in the growth of plaque and, ultimately, to an increased risk for heart disease.
This
oxidation causes dangerous free radicals to form, which can cause significant
damage in your cells and increase your risk of heart disease
by damaging the inner lining of your blood vessels.
Vitamin E is fat - soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties essential to reduce and prevent
damage caused
by free radicals, which cause
oxidation and skin
damage.
It shields cells from
damage caused
by oxidation and inflammation, it aids in detoxification, and it helps the immune system function at its best.
It shields cells from
damage caused
by oxidation...
Flavonoids, which are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as in tea, red wine, chocolate and berries, are thought to boost health in part
by combating
oxidation, a process in which cell -
damaging substances called free radicals accumulate.
Since B12 helps repair DNA that is
damaged by radiation or
oxidation, it plays a role in protection against cancer.
Fat soluble antioxidants such as vitamin E's and A's may help prevent lipid membrane
oxidation and methoxylated flavonoids (flavonoids [plant antioxidants] with free hydroxyl groups are much more easily disposed of
by the liver and kidneys and have trouble entering the brain, and usually have very little biological effect) may also prevent
damage and prevent the toxic aggregation of amyloid beta peptides.
The bulk of the age - related tissue
damage classified as «glycation end - products» (or «advanced glycation end - products,» AGE) is produced
by decomposition of the polyunsaturated fats, rather than
by sugars, and this would be minimized
by the protective
oxidation of glucose to carbon dioxide.»
One unbalanced molecule may not sound like a major concern, but
oxidation sets off a chain reaction
by damaging a cell's DNA, structure, and ability to function.
Raspberry Seed oil, Ferulic Acid ester and Prickly Pear seed oil hunt down and absorb electrons caused
by oxidation, reducing
damage, stabilizing the cells and leaving your skin hydrated and ready to repair.
Mother of Thyme Extract helps prevent skin
damage caused
by oxidation.
Due to Omega - 3 fatty acids being fragile they can easily become
damaged by heat (cooking) or
oxidation so feeding them in their raw natural state means they can be better assimilated
by the body.»
It also acts as an anti-oxidant
by reducing
damage to cells caused
by free radicals (molecules which have been changed
by oxidation and cause
damage to cells).