Antioxidant

This hub brings together authoritative articles and the latest news on antioxidants, phytochemicals, and their roles in human health. The collection explores the biochemistry of antioxidants, their functions in mitigating oxidative stress, and the dual roles of these compounds as both antioxidants and pro-oxidants. Readers will find evidence-based information on antioxidant enzyme systems, metabolites, and the impact of oxidative stress in disease development. The hub also features practical insights into antioxidant-rich foods, plant-derived compounds, and “superfoods,” examining their purported health benefits and clinical evidence. Additional topics include the application of antioxidants in technology, dietary sources, and emerging research on the role of nutrition in preventing chronic diseases and promoting wellness. This resource serves clinicians, researchers, and health-conscious individuals seeking reliable, up-to-date information on antioxidants and functional foods.

What are Antioxidants?

Oxygen free radicals set off damaging and lethal chain reactions within cells. Antioxidants reduce oxidative damage and may therefore slow ageing.

Overview

Explore expert articles and the latest news on antioxidants, phytochemicals, oxidative stress, superfoods, and health benefits. This hub offers evidence-based insights for clinicians, researchers, and individuals interested in nutrition science.

Health Benefits of Turmeric

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

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Antioxidant Enzyme Systems

Shilajit: Health Benefits, Risks, and Clinical Evidence

What are the Health Benefits of Beetroot?

What is Resveratrol?

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Ginger: Health Benefits

Antioxidant Health Effects

What are Flavonoids?

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Milk Thistle Health Benefits

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Antioxidants in Food

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Health Benefits of Cinnamon

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Antioxidant Metabolites

Antioxidants in Technology

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Tulsi (Holy basil): Ancient Herb, Modern Medicine? Exploring Health Benefits and Research

Antioxidant: The Oxidative Challenge In Biology

Papaya: Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Blueberries

Antioxidant: Pro-Oxidant Activities

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Saffron’s Evolving Place in Modern Medicine - From Tradition to Evidence

Health Benefits of Spinach

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Black Sesame Seeds: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Modern Uses

Types of Tea and their Health Benefits

Pecans and Health: Evidence from Clinical Studies

Health Benefits of Avocado

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

What are the Health Benefits of Green Tea?

The Healthy Fats: How Olive Oil Fits into a Nutrient-Rich Diet

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Sesame Oil Health Benefits: Examining the Diverse Roles of Lignans and Lipids

Do Antioxidants Benefit Patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

Latest Antioxidant News and Research

Ketogenic diets may lower migraine frequency and medication use

This narrative review argues that the migraine brain is hypometabolic, with converging evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired glucose handling, neuroinflammation, microbiome shifts, and obesity-related pathways. It proposes ketogenic diets as a plausible preventive strategy that may reduce monthly migraine days and medication use, while emphasizing the need for larger, rigorous randomized trials and careful clinical oversight.

14 Sep 2025

Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk

Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest that healthy choices, such as increasing antioxidants and limiting exposure to smoke, may reduce the risk of this disease.

13 Sep 2025

Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments

Researchers tested hesperidin extracted from citrus peels and found it reduced inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in cultured immune cells. The findings highlight hesperidin’s strong in vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, warranting further in vivo research.

11 Sep 2025

Green tea extract reduces weight and improves glucose control in obese mice

Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic diseases, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

10 Sep 2025

Targeting telomere damage offers new path to boost cancer immunotherapy

Tumors are stressful places for cancer-fighting immune cells. Low oxygen, high acid levels, and other stressors put strain on mitochondria, the cell's energy factories, leading to T cell exhaustion and poor cancer outcomes.

10 Sep 2025

Healthier diets and diverse oral microbiomes lower frailty risk

This study links diet and oral microbiome diversity to frailty risk, emphasizing their potential in strategies for healthier aging and improved health outcomes.

10 Sep 2025

Experts review the evidence on coenzyme Q10 and cognitive decline

Researchers reviewed evidence on coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and cognition, finding strong biological support and positive results in animal models but mixed outcomes in human trials. Larger, high-quality studies are needed to clarify whether CoQ10 can protect against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Sep 2025

Mushrooms deliver nutrition medicine and sustainability solutions in one package

This Food Science & Nutrition review highlights mushrooms as nutrient-rich functional foods packed with bioactive compounds that support human health. It explores their therapeutic, industrial, and environmental applications, from disease prevention and drug discovery to bioremediation and bioenergy.

8 Sep 2025

Can cereal microgreens become the next sustainable superfood?

Rich in vitamins and minerals, cereal microgreens offer superior nutritional benefits over mature grains, supporting health and addressing dietary deficiencies.

5 Sep 2025

How raspberry leaf tea reduces insulin surges from table sugar

Trial shows that raspberry leaf tea blunts sucrose-induced glucose and insulin surges, offering a natural strategy for moderating blood sugar without the side effects of pharmaceutical enzyme inhibitors.

2 Sep 2025

Compounds show significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase

Three of the compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase, a key enzyme in carbohydrate digestion. The findings could pave the way for new functional food ingredients targeting type 2 diabetes.

2 Sep 2025

Research reveals molecular details of ME/CFS and long COVID

Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) have heightened innate immune responses to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While these responses are essential to fight infection, they can cause damage when unchecked.

1 Sep 2025

Can honey protect your brain? Study reviews its potential against Alzheimer's

This review examined 27 preclinical studies on honey and Alzheimer’s disease, showing honey’s bioactive compounds counter oxidative stress, inflammation, and amyloid buildup. Despite promising lab results, no human trials exist, underscoring the need for clinical research.

1 Sep 2025

How a Mediterranean diet helps women manage menopausal symptoms

A cross-sectional study of 149 postmenopausal women found that greater adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet was linked to lower odds of moderate to severe hot flashes and sexual symptoms. While psychological and physical domains showed no significant association, the results support further evaluation of diet as a non-hormonal strategy for menopausal care.

1 Sep 2025

How plant compounds could target Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles

This review highlights how dietary polyphenols modulate Alzheimer’s disease biology through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and multi-target mechanisms, supported by in-silico docking analyses. Despite promise, challenges in bioavailability and brain delivery remain key hurdles to clinical translation.

31 Aug 2025

Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries

Traumatic injuries of the central nervous system (CNS)-such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)-are characterized by oxidative damage and neuroinflammation.

28 Aug 2025

Mediterranean diet lowers dementia risk by altering key metabolites

Researchers linked genetics, plasma metabolites, and Mediterranean diet adherence to dementia risk in two large US cohorts, showing APOE4 homozygotes had distinct metabolic pathways. Diet-related metabolites mediated protection, highlighting precision-prevention opportunities.

26 Aug 2025

ATOX1 drives hepatocellular carcinoma progression through c-Myb and PI3K/AKT activation

Despite advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality.

22 Aug 2025

Hemoglobin emerges as a natural antioxidant defense in the brain

Did you know the same protein that gives blood its red color and carries oxygen throughout the body is also present inside brain cells? Hemoglobin, long celebrated for ferrying oxygen in red blood cells, has now been revealed to play an overlooked - and potentially game-changing - antioxidant role in the brain.

22 Aug 2025

How dietary formaldehyde links to worsening diabetes and memory loss

A new review reveals how everyday foods and hidden exposures to formaldehyde may fuel insulin resistance and chip away at memory, but also points to dietary patterns and emerging therapies that could help reduce the risk.

20 Aug 2025