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.

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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.

Nutrition for Trying to Get Pregnant

Tart Cherry Benefits: Fact or Fiction for Wellness and Recovery?

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

What Are The Health Benefits Of Honey?

Oregano vs Thyme: Which Herb Offers Stronger Antioxidant and Health Effects?

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

What is Resveratrol?

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Pecans and Health: Evidence from Clinical Studies

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Health Benefits of Blueberries

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

Milk Thistle Health Benefits

Lychee Health Benefits: Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, and Anti-Cancer Insights

Selenium Biologic Applications

Antioxidant Metabolites

Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Types of Tea and their Health Benefits

Juice Fasting: Pros and Cons

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

What are the Health Benefits of Eating Dates?

Health Benefits of Tiger Nuts: Nutrition, Uses & Side Effects

Do Popular Skincare Ingredients Like Niacinamide and Retinol Actually Work?

Melatonin in Medicine

Antioxidants in Food

What are Flavonoids?

What are the Health Benefits of Beetroot?

Gut Health Benefits of Baobab Fruit: An African Superfood

Antioxidant: The Oxidative Challenge In Biology

Melatonin in Humans

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Antioxidant Enzyme Systems

Health Benefits of Turmeric

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

Eye Health and Diet

How Dangerous is a Lack of Fruit and Vegetables?

Papaya: Health Benefits

The Role of Zinc in Immune Health and Wound Healing

Antioxidants in Technology

Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

Oxidative Stress and Oxidants

Oxidative Stress Effects

Why Moringa oleifera is Called the Miracle Tree: Health Benefits for Immunity, Inflammation, and Metabolism

Sacha Inchi Oil: An Omega-3 Superfood for Cholesterol and Blood Sugar

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet and Nutrition

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

Passion Fruit Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Fungi as Future Medicine: The Therapeutic Potential of Mushrooms

Vitamin C Physiological Function

Sansho: A Japanese Spice Supporting Gut, Immune, And Metabolic Health

Are Sardines Good for You? Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts Explained

Health Benefits of Spinach

Antioxidant: Pro-Oxidant Activities

Health Benefits of Avocado

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

The Effect of Diet on Asthma

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

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Kombucha: Polyphenols, Probiotics, and the Functional Nutrition Potential

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Prostate Cancer and Diet

How to Reduce Muscle Soreness After Training

Oxidative Stress In Disease

The Truth About Mushroom Coffee: Benefits vs. Hype

What are the Health Benefits of Green Tea?

Beetroot Health Benefits: Circulation, Blood Pressure, and Athletic Gains

Ginger: Health Benefits

Antioxidant Health Effects

What are Antioxidants?

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Goji Berries: Health Benefits for Immunity, Vision, and Metabolism

Shilajit: Health Benefits, Risks, and Clinical Evidence

Latest Antioxidant News and Research

Scientists map how cinnamon’s bioactives interact with cancer signaling

This review synthesizes preclinical evidence showing that cinnamon-derived compounds can modulate inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and angiogenesis through multiple cancer-related signaling pathways. While biologically plausible, the findings are largely limited to cell and animal models, underscoring the need for pharmacokinetic, safety, and clinical validation.

15 Dec 2025

Lipoic acid shows limited benefit in progressive multiple sclerosis

The over-the-counter supplement lipoic acid may have a small beneficial effect in slowing the loss of gray matter in the brains of people with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, according to new research led by Oregon Health & Science University and the Portland VA Health Care System.

15 Dec 2025

What drinking kefir really does to your gut and oral microbiome

The impact of kefir on gut and oral microbiomes shows promise, but inconsistent findings and study limitations call for more rigorous scientific investigation.

15 Dec 2025

Exploring melatonin therapeutic potential in systemic lupus erythematosus

A recent review published in Current Molecular Pharmacology explores the therapeutic potential of melatonin in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a complex autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs.

12 Dec 2025

Scientists outline how organ rejuvenation strategies could solve the donor shortage

Researchers outline why organs from older donors are often discarded and identify the biological and immunological pathways that make them vulnerable to injury. They also highlight emerging rejuvenation technologies including machine perfusion, senotherapeutics, and regenerative strategies that could safely expand the donor pool.

11 Dec 2025

How specific foods reshape oxidative stress responses during and after high-intensity training

Carbohydrate-rich foods blunt acute oxidative stress during fasted high-intensity exercise, while polyphenol-rich foods accelerate early recovery by reducing post-exercise ROS. Findings highlight how nutrient timing shapes redox responses in sedentary young women undergoing resistance-circuit HIIT.

11 Dec 2025

Filtered coffee shows a causal link to healthier HbA1c levels

Genetically predicted filtered coffee consumption is causally associated with lower HbA1c levels, while other coffee preparation methods show no such benefit. This effect appears to be partly mediated by increases in propionate producing gut bacteria, particularly Veillonella.

10 Dec 2025

Early warning for diabetes: AI model identifies prediabetes risk with high accuracy

A Scientific Reports study developed a pattern neural network that integrates total antioxidant status with clinical and metabolic markers to predict prediabetes in Indian adults. The model achieved very high accuracy and highlighted oxidative stress and waist circumference as key predictors, supporting earlier detection before progression to type 2 diabetes.

10 Dec 2025

Kiwifruit intake boosts vitamin C in skin and supports dermal structure

Study shows that increasing dietary vitamin C intake with kiwifruit raises vitamin C levels in both the dermis and epidermis through active transport from the bloodstream. Higher skin vitamin C levels were associated with increased skin density and epidermal cell proliferation, but not with improved UV protection or measurable increases in new collagen markers.

7 Dec 2025

Researchers highlight five pathways through which microplastics can harm the brain

Microplastics could be fueling neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, with a new study highlighting five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the brain.

5 Dec 2025

Insect flour could boost gut health and cut environmental impact

Chitin-rich insect flours show promise as functional foods, boosting beneficial gut bacteria while addressing allergenicity and consumer trust issues.

3 Dec 2025

Why green tea delivers the strongest health benefits

This review examines tea's health effects, highlighting green tea's benefits for heart health and cognition, and warns about risks in processed tea products.

1 Dec 2025

Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day may slow cellular aging

New findings reveal that 3-4 cups of coffee daily may enhance telomere length, potentially slowing cellular aging in individuals with severe mental disorders.

28 Nov 2025

Hematological and biochemical indicators show growing value in breast cancer management

Breast cancer remains a predominant global health challenge for women, with late-stage diagnosis being a key contributor to its high mortality.

27 Nov 2025

Moderate coffee intake linked to slower biological aging in people with severe mental illness

Drinking a maximum of 3-4 cups of coffee a day may slow the 'biological' ageing of people with severe mental illness, by lengthening their telomeres-indicators of cellular ageing-and giving them the equivalent of 5 extra biological years, compared with non-coffee drinkers, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

25 Nov 2025

Black cumin: A promising natural agent with potential against chronic diseases

Black cumin seeds contain diverse secondary metabolites, including thymoquinone, flavonoids, triterpenoids and alkaloids, that demonstrate broad antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity. Early preclinical and limited clinical evidence shows therapeutic potential across chronic diseases, supported by mechanistic and structure activity relationship findings.

24 Nov 2025

Does coffee truly boost memory and focus or is it all hype?

Coffee’s bioactive compounds, especially caffeine, show potential cognitive, neuroprotective, and neuroplasticity benefits across animal and human studies. However, most findings are observational, mechanisms remain uncertain, and optimal intake is still unclear.

23 Nov 2025