For one, obtainable tissue concentrations are only 2 - 4 % those of
endogenous antioxidants like uric acid, glutathione, and bilirubin.
Not exact matches
Harm to DNA from free radicals is due to both
endogenous factors
like a lack of
antioxidants and environmental factors
like diet, exercise, stress, pollution and even sun exposure (12,13,14).
A growing body of evidence indicates that consuming large quantities of
antioxidants like vitamin C, E, and β - carotene can interfere with the body's
endogenous antioxidant system.
Apparently, alcohol is not only metabolized to detrimental compounds
like acetaldehyde, but also facilitates the
endogenous production of — believe it or not — hydroxytrosol (yes, that highly beneficial
antioxidant phenol found in olives and olive oil!).