Benefit-risk ratios must be established for each antioxidant separately, considering risk groups and dosage, according to researchers reviewing polarised perceptions of vitamin E and beta-carotene.
Supplements containing the red wine polyphenol resveratrol may counter the detrimental effects of a high fat diet including restoring mitochondrial function, suggest results of a study with mice.
A new study reporting that creatine supplements may increase levels of oxidative stress in athletes, while also boosting muscle strength, is a ‘mere footnote in the annals of sports supplement research’, says a leading expert.
Consumption of a commercially available acai berry product has been found to triple the lifespan of fruit flies by new research that suggests supplementation with the berry could also protect flies against oxidative stress.
Daily supplements of vitamin E may protect cells from the detrimental effects of oxidative stress in healthy middle-aged to elderly people, says a new study from China.
Extracts from the leaves of the sea buckthorn plant may boost exercise capacity and protect against oxidative damage caused by excessive exercise, suggests new data from a lab rat study.
Supplementation with the marine compound astaxanthin could help to prevent or alleviate complications associated with diabetes, new research in rats has suggested.
Eating cocoa could help to prevent intestinal disease and complaints linked to oxidative stress, including colon cancer caused by chemical substances, suggests new research in rats.
Consuming flavonoid-rich dark chocolate prior to exercise may decrease the potential muscle damaging effects of oxidative stress, suggests a new study.
Daily supplements containing astaxanthin, the pink pigment that gives salmon its color, may boost the body’s antioxidants defenses in obese people, says a new study from South Korea.
Antioxidants could prove a powerful new weapon in the fight against the rare form of cancer malignant mesothelioma, according to new research from the Thomas Jefferson Hospital’s Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia.
Taking vitamin C and E supplements starting in early pregnancy does not reduce the risk of hypertensive disorders such as pre-eclampsia that occur during pregnancy, according to a study published the New England Journal of Medicine.
A phytochemical index (PI) that ranks the number of calories consumed from plant-based foods compared with overall daily calorie intake could be a useful tool to optimise dietary intake for disease prevention, says a new US study.
The pigment that gives salmon its pink color acts as an antioxidant and may protect against the development of diabetic kidney disease, says a new study.
Supplements of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may reduce the risk of developing pre-eclampsia in women at risk for the condition, suggests a new study from Ecuador.
A superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplement, GliSODin, may reduce the loss of cognitive function linked to stress, according to a new animal study from Japan.
Supplements containing selenium, beta-carotene and alpha-tocopherol may alleviate pain in people suffering from pancreatitis, suggests a study from India.
Old lab rats fed a diet supplemented with a compound from berries and grapes called pterostilbene performed better in mental challenges than their un-supplemented counterparts, says a new study.
A diet rich in polyphenol-rich fruit like apples, oranges and
bananas may protect against oxidative stress linked to loss of
cognitive function and Alzheimer's, suggests a new study.
Consuming antioxidant-rich foods during meals reduces the oxidative
stress associated with eating, says a new study that highlights the
importance of timing for maximum health benefits.
Increased doses of vitamin E may produce positive results for heart
health, says a new study from the US that questions the
'under-dosing' used in earlier clinical trials.
Eating a diet rich in blueberries may reduce the severity of
neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or cognitive
disorders relating to ageing, if results from an animal study can
be translated into humans.
Berkem is introducing a new grape extract called Powergrape with
specific ratios of different polyphenol families, which has yielded
positive results in a prospective study on antioxidant status in
sportsmen.
Masquelier's grape seed extract could reduce lipid oxidation and
free radical damage of blood vessel cells by about 75 per cent,
says new research to be presented this week.
Another study has concluded that a combination of vitamins C and E
do not help reduce the risk of pregnancy complication
pre-eclampsia, but a leading charity has voiced hope that the door
is not closed and that research with these...
Masquelier's grapevine seed extract could reduce free radical
damage of blood vessel cells by 85 per cent and protect against
heart disease, says new research.
An intake of antioxidants from different fruit could be more
efficient at protecting against the effects of oxidative stress
than single fruits, says new research using pigs.
A daily supplement of vitamin C can help preserve vitamin E levels
in smokers, a group at risk of low vitamin E levels due to higher
oxidative stress, by 45 per cent.
Research indicates that blackcurrants could prevent the onset of
Alzheimer's disease, suggesting their extracts could be included in
a range of processed functional foods.
The heart health benefits of unsaturated fatty acids over trans-
and saturated fats have long been recognized, but now a study at
Pennsylvania State University indicates that polyunsaturated fatty
acids (PUFAs) could lower cholesterol...
High levels of iron in the blood in combination with high levels of
very low density (VLDL) lipoprotein cholesterol appear to interact
to increase the risk of cancer, reported US researchers this month.
Researchers at the University of Ulm in Germany have received
encouraging results from a study into the potential for GliSODin
supplementation to protect against oxidative DNA damage related to
ischemia-reperfusion, an injury caused...
A daily dose of vitamin E may help delay the onset of type 2
diabetes in overweight adults at high risk of the disease,
according to preliminary research.
An upcoming conference on the enzyme superoxide dismutase looks set
to provoke a face-off between leading researchers on the role of
antioxidants in disease.
Early results from a new study show that adults who eat raisins
prior to and during intense workouts may modulate their levels of
oxidative DNA stress.
Raw garlic consumption could help limit the damage done to the
heart after surgery because of its natural antioxidant properties,
according to a new study published this week.
A new study suggests that women may need more antioxidants than men
because they experience more oxidation, a link to higher risk of
heart disease and other diseases. More research is needed to
explain the findings.
