The rats fed VCO had significantly
less oxidative stress markers in their kidneys than the 5HPO fed rats, leading the researchers to conclude ``... virgin coconut oil has a potential to reduce the development of hypertension and renal injury induced by dietary heated oil, possibly via its antioxidant protective effects on the kidneys.»
Our findings are consistent with other studies also reporting elevated levels
of oxidative stress markers in the eyes of POAG patients, along with altered expression of antioxidant defenses in the TM.
Then I discuss the study mentioned in last week's Dear Mark in which removing polyphenol - rich fruits and vegetables from the diet
improved oxidative stress markers instead of worsening them.
We will look at neurotransmitter testing,
oxidative stress markers and common markers from a chemistry screen and CBC to understand relationship to brain health.
Serum biomarkers also had differential associations with mental health problems, with the inflammatory cytokine IL6 being more strongly associated with the internalizing dimension (i.e. depressive, anxiety and somatic problems) and
the oxidative stress marker TBARS with externalizing symptoms (i.e. attentional, oppositional and conduct problems).