Antioxidant News and Research

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Honokiol protects muscles from normal inflammation caused by intense exercise

Honokiol is a powerful polyphenol compound extracted from Magnolia officinalis bark. Extensive pre-clinical research shows that honokiol (pronounced ha-no-kee-ohl) supports cellular health and provides gentle relaxation, as well as being a potent antioxidant.

20 May 2013

Breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers change in HDL cholesterol

Academic researchers have found that breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries.

16 May 2013

Research suggests loss of skin or hair color can be corrected by a new compound, pseudocatalase

Hair dye manufacturers are on notice: The cure for gray hair is coming. That's right, the need to cover up one of the classic signs of aging with chemical pigments will be a thing of the past thanks to a team of European researchers.

6 May 2013

NIH-funded study uncovers novel way that grapes exert beneficial effects in the heart

A study appearing in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry- demonstrates that grapes are able to reduce heart failure associated with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) by increasing the activity of several genes responsible for antioxidant defense in the heart tissue.

3 May 2013

Study: Melatonin delays symptom onset, reduces mortality in mouse model of ALS

Melatonin injections delayed symptom onset and reduced mortality in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative condition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

25 Apr 2013

Researchers uncover potential new way to fight obesity-related illness

A potential new way to fight obesity-related illness has been uncovered, thanks to serendipitous research led by investigators at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

24 Apr 2013

Consuming grapes may protect against organ damage associated with metabolic syndrome

Consuming grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to research presented Monday at the Experimental Biology conference in Boston. Natural components found in grapes, known as polyphenols, are thought to be responsible for these beneficial effects.

23 Apr 2013

Selenium research performed by Dr. Joel Wallach continues to be at the forefront of health and prevention

Youngevity® Essential Life Sciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AL International, Inc., announces that the research of Youngevity® founder, Dr. Joel D. Wallach, BS, DVM, ND, on Selenium continues to be at the forefront of health and prevention with the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rule requiring the addition of selenium to the list of required nutrients for infant formula products.

22 Apr 2013

Study: Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of hyperuricemia in older adults

According to a study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, a baseline adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) is associated with a lower risk of hyperuricemia, defined as a serum uric acid (SUA) concentration higher than 7mg/dl in men and higher than 6mg/dl in women.

19 Apr 2013

Taking too much vitamin E not real health concern, expert says

Despite concerns that have been expressed about possible health risks from high intake of vitamin E, a new review concludes that biological mechanisms exist to routinely eliminate excess levels of the vitamin, and they make it almost impossible to take a harmful amount.

16 Apr 2013

Cocoa polyphenols triggers neuroprotection by activating BDNF survival pathway

Epidemiological studies have indicated that dietary habits and antioxidants from diet can influence the incidence of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

15 Apr 2013

New research reveals how autophagy keeps neural stem cells to replace damaged brain, nerve cells

Deep inside your brain, a legion of stem cells lies ready to turn into new brain and nerve cells whenever and wherever you need them most. While they wait, they keep themselves in a state of perpetual readiness - poised to become any type of nerve cell you might need as your cells age or get damaged.

11 Apr 2013

Fruit-juice-infused chocolate offers healthy treat

Already renowned as a healthy treat when enjoyed in moderation, chocolate could become even more salubrious if manufacturers embraced new technology for making "fruit-juice-infused chocolate," a scientist said here today.

8 Apr 2013

Targeting cholesterol metabolism in eye may prevent age-related macular degeneration, says study

Targeting cholesterol metabolism in the eye might help prevent a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the most common causes of blindness in older Americans, according to indications in a study in mice, which was supported by the National Institutes of Health.

3 Apr 2013

High-fiber foods can fight inflammation

Inflammation is the body's normal response to injury. While it may be a natural defense system, it can lead to disease development if it becomes chronic. A University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) expert says one way to fight inflammation is with food.

25 Mar 2013

Antioxidant News and Research

Latest Antioxidant News and Research

Honokiol protects muscles from normal inflammation caused by intense exercise

Breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers change in HDL cholesterol

Research suggests loss of skin or hair color can be corrected by a new compound, pseudocatalase

NIH-funded study uncovers novel way that grapes exert beneficial effects in the heart

Study: Melatonin delays symptom onset, reduces mortality in mouse model of ALS

Researchers uncover potential new way to fight obesity-related illness

Consuming grapes may protect against organ damage associated with metabolic syndrome

Selenium research performed by Dr. Joel Wallach continues to be at the forefront of health and prevention

Study: Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of hyperuricemia in older adults

Taking too much vitamin E not real health concern, expert says

Cocoa polyphenols triggers neuroprotection by activating BDNF survival pathway

New research reveals how autophagy keeps neural stem cells to replace damaged brain, nerve cells

Fruit-juice-infused chocolate offers healthy treat

Targeting cholesterol metabolism in eye may prevent age-related macular degeneration, says study

High-fiber foods can fight inflammation

Genetically modified tomatoes mimic actions of good cholesterol

A cup of boiled Greek coffee holds clue to elderly islanders' good health, researchers believe

Eye health can be possible through nutrition and supplements, say experts

Iron imbalance caused by prion proteins leads to cell death in CJD, researchers find

GABA neuronal deficits in psychiatric disorder can be prevented using N-acetylcysteine: Study

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