Category Archives: Oxidative Stress

Foods that Cause Oxidation and Disease

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The free radical theory of disease suggests that many diseases are caused by the generation of free radicals within cells and their surrounding media. Free radical damage is called oxidative stress. To prevent oxidative stress, cells use antioxidants, some which … Continue reading →

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Addictive, Oxidative and Energy Rich: Western Food

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The typical Western diet has been shown to possess a number of detrimental health effects. In particular, regular consumption of the diet can increase the risk of arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, inflammatory conditions, mental disorders and cognitive degeneration. … Continue reading →

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Intermittent Fasting To Control Inflammation

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Inflammation is a cellular response to damage and the inflammatory process is designed to allow the guidance of immune cells and the activation of repair processes. In the short term, inflammation is beneficial as it can be seen as part … Continue reading →

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Ursolic Acid: Neuroprotective Terpenoid

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Ursolic acid is a triterpenoid found in plants. The chemical name for ursolic acid is  3β-hydroxy-12-ursen-28-ic acid. Over 20,000 terpenoids have been identified in plants and many of these are present in the edible plants that humans consume. The human … Continue reading →

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Exercise Stress: The Effects of Antioxidants

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Antioxidants may have significant benefits to athletes. Exercise is a form of stress, and the detrimental effects of exercise, at least in the short term, may be a significant increase in the generation of free radicals and oxidative stress. This … Continue reading →

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What Is the Cause of Age-Related Greying of Hair?

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Premature greying of the hair is the loss of pigment within hair follicles that occurs during normal ageing. Human hair contains black to brown eumelanin and reddish-brown pheomelanin pigments. The ratio of these pigments defines the colour of the hair. … Continue reading →

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Oxidative Stress Prevention Diet

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Oxidative stress is a condition in which free radicals damage body tissues. Oxidative Stress is thought to be a causative factor in many diseases including mood disorders, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Diet can be used to manipulate the amount of … Continue reading →

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The Stress, Inflammation, Free Radical Link to Low Mood

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Can Oxidative Stress Cause Anxiety?

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Anxiety is a serious problems and yet its cause is not fully understood. Stress has been implicated as a causative factor in the development of anxiety, but the biochemical changes that occur in response to this stress are complex and … Continue reading →

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Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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