Oxidative Stress

The Pathogenesis of Diabetes Mellitus by Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: Its Inhibition by Berberine – Full Text Article

Front. Pharmacol., 27 July 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.00782 Xueling Ma A substantial knowledge on the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus (DM) by oxidative stress and inflammation is available. Berberine is a biologically active botanical that can combat oxidative stress and inflammation and thus ameliorate DM, especially type 2 DM. This article describes the potential of berberine against […]

Effect of vitamin E on oxidative stress level in blood, synovial fluid, and synovial tissue in severe knee osteoarthritis – Full Text Article

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2017; 18: 281. Published online 2017 Jun 29. doi:  10.1186/s12891-017-1637-7 PMCID: PMC5492918 Effect of vitamin E on oxidative stress level in blood, synovial fluid, and synovial tissue in severe knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled study Saran Tantavisut,1 Aree Tanavalee,1 Sittisak Honsawek,2 Tanyawan Suantawee,2 Srihatach Ngarmukos,1 Sirichai Adisakwatana,3 and John J. Callaghan4 Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► Abstract Background This study was […]

Sublingual Glutathione (GSH) Superior to Oral GSH and N-acetylcysteine

Broussard’s Comments:  The sublingual form of GSH used in the study is Sublinthion® provided by Laboratoires Le Stum (Larmor-Plage, France). Highlights • Oral GSH is known for its poor bioavailability in humans. • We compared a new sublingual GSH with NAC and oral GSH on oxidative stress markers. • On a 3-weeks period, sublingual GSH improved the […]

Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation.

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Dec 5. pii: S0161-4754(14)00244-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.003. [Epub ahead of print] Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation. Kolberg C, Horst A, Moraes MS, Duarte FC, Riffel AP, Scheid T, Kolberg A, Partata WA. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this […]

Whole food versus supplement: Comparing the clinical evidence of tomato intake and lycopene supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors

Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal, 09/29/2014  Review Article Burton–Freeman BM, et al. – In this study, authors want to compare the clinical evidence of tomato intake and lycopene supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors. With the exception of blood pressure management where lycopene supplementation was favored, tomato intake provided more favorable results on cardiovascular […]

Latest evidence of the effects of the mediterranean diet in prevention of cardiovascular disease

MDLinx.com Current Atherosclerosis Reports, 08/19/2014 Evidence Based Medicine  Review Article Clinical Article Story Source Chiva–Blanch G, et al. – Recent systematic reviews of observational studies ranked Mediterranean diet as the most likely dietary model to provide cardiovascular protection. These recent results allow us to recommend Mediterranean diet to subjects at high risk for cardiovascular disease […]

Dermatologists Discuss Causes of Hair Loss and Vitiligo in Children

Practice Update Sarah L Chamlin MD July 23, 2014–Several topics related to pediatric hair loss were discussed at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, held in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, July 9th through the 12th, 2014. Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD, from the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues presented a poster […]

Extra virgin olive oil blunt post-prandial oxidative stress via NOX2 down-regulation

Atherosclerosis, 06/30/2014 Clinical Article PubMed Reference Journal Reference Carnevale R, et al. – The authors speculated that olive oil could inhibit oxidative stress, which is believed to be implicated in the atherosclerotic process. The study provides the first evidence that post–prandial oxidative stress may be triggered by NOX2 up–regulation. EVOO but not corn oil, is […]

Role of walnuts in maintaining brain health with age

The Journal of Nutrition, 02/21/2014  Review Article  Journal Abstract PubMed Reference Poulose SM, et al. – Because of the combination of population growth and population aging, increases in the incidence of chronic neurodegenerative disorders have become a societal concern, both in terms of decreased quality of life and increased financial burden. Clinical manifestation of many of these […]

Coenzyme Q10, Alpha-Tocopherol, and Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility

Importance of the assessment of coenzyme Q10, alpha-tocopherol and oxidative stress for the diagnosis and therapy of infertility in men Gvozdjakova A, Kucharska J, Lipkova J, Bartolcicova B, Dubravicky J, Vorakova M, Cernakova I, Singh RB. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2013;114(11):607-9. Abstract Male infertility is one of the most stressful factors of couples, being present in […]

Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Enhances Antioxidant Activity and Lowers Inflammation in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease on Statin Drug Therapy

Effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation (300 mg/day) on antioxidation and anti-inflammation in coronary artery disease patients during statins therapy A randomized, placebo-controlled trial Lee BJ, Tseng YF, Yen CH, Lin PT. Abstract BACKGROUND: High oxidative stress and chronic inflammation can contribute to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease (CAD). Coenzyme Q10 is an endogenous lipid-soluble […]

Association between erythrocyte n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with and without depression

Baek D, Park Y. Abstract Associations between n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), inflammation, oxidative stress and the risk of depression have been suggested. We hypothesize that erythrocyte n-3 PUFAs are inversely associated with biomarkers for inflammation and oxidative stress in Koreans with and without depression. Study participants comprised 80 cases diagnosed with depression based on […]

Can Watermelon Relieve Muscle Soreness?

Gayle Nicholas Scott, PharmD October 22, 2013 Full Story:  http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/812677 Can watermelon relieve soreness after exercise? Response from Gayle Nicholas Scott, PharmD Assistant Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia; Clinical Pharmacist, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake, Virginia True to its name, watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is made up of greater than 90% water.[1] Watermelon is low […]

Oxidative Stress in Prostate Cancer

Changing Research Concepts Towards a Novel Paradigm for Prevention and Therapeutics A Paschos, R Pandya, W C M Duivenvoorden, J H Pinthus Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2013;16(3):217-225. A mounting body of evidence suggests that increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is linked to aging processes and to the etiopathogenesis of aging-related diseases, such as […]

Add Olive Oil or Nuts to Guard Brain; Not Low Fat

Published: May 20, 2013 | Updated: May 21, 2013 By Kathleen Struck , Senior Editor, MedPage Today Action Points Participants considered to be at high vascular risk were enrolled in a randomised, primary prevention trial with nutritional intervention comparing two Mediterranean diets (supplemented with either extra-virgin olive oil or mixed nuts) versus a low-fat control […]

Infertility, CoQ10, Vitamin E and Oxidative Stress

Anna Gvozdjakova, PhD, DSc. Comenius University, Medical Faculty Pharmacobiochemical Laboratory of Third Medical Department Bratislava, Slovakia + 421 2 59357 242 (PHONE/FAX) anna.gvozdjakova@fmed.uniba.sk “Importance of the Assessment of Coenzyme Q10, Alpha-Tocopherol and Oxidative Stress for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Infertility In Men,” Bratisl Lek Listv, 2013;114(11):607-9. 49792 (2/2014)   Kirk Hamilton: Can you please share […]

How To Improve Glutathione Levels

Glutathione: The Mother of All Antioxidants Mark Hyman, MD Posted: 04/10/10 10:49 AM ET It’s the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease — yet you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer’s disease. There are more than 89,000 […]