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Body Fat is a Direct Indicator of Oxidative Stress

As your body fat goes up inflammation increases in your body, in turn generating excessive free radical damage. That is the conclusion of a new study measuring these relationships in women age 35-50. Undoubtedly, this data holds true for any overweight person of any age.

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Pantethine to the Rescue

Following a heart attack or a stroke, a low oxygen situation follows (tissue hypoxia) wherein massive free radical damage ensues, driving the severity of the problem. If free radicals could be stopped then damage would be reduced. Researchers looking into this issue came upon a new finding. Activation of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase reduced heart attack damage in an experimental model by 60%.

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Can Blueberries Protect Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

Professor Douglas Kell of the University of Manchester published an extensive article explaining how uncontrolled iron is a common theme in many degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's wherein the inflammatory gene signal NF-kappaB is inappropriately activated and excessive cell death results. Blueberries--along with other antioxidants--may be the answer, as blueberries have been found to be a potent natural iron chelator.

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Carnosine Protects Brain from Iron-Induced Damage

In my recent posting, Can Blueberries Protect Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, I point out the problem of excess iron damaging the brain and body and leading to degenerative disease. In addition to iron-chelators like blueberries and green tea, the nutrient carnosine is capable of deactivating the free radical damage that otherwise causes DNA damage, cell death, and cell mutation.

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Antioxidants Reduce the Risk for Stroke

A large Italian study tracked the total antioxidant intake of 41,620 men and women with no previous history of stroke or heart attack. They found a 60% risk reduction in ischemic stroke for those with the highest antioxidant intake. Vitamin C alone conferred a 40% risk reduction.

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Green Tea and Quercetin Prevent Telomere Loss from Cardio Stress

Green tea polyphenols (EGCG) and quercetin have demonstrated the ability to extend the lifespan of heart cells when the heart is placed under considerable distress. In addition to lowering free radical damage and improving the function of antioxidant enzymes within the heart, these nutrients were shows to preserve telomeres and reduce heart cell death.

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Q10 Reduces Free Radical Damage from Exercise

Several recent studies have confirmed that coenzyme Q10 is a great nutrient to help you get a better response to exercise. I have long recommended Q10 prior to jogging. These studies confirm that Q10 reduces the amount of free radicals and inflammation generated during exercise.

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