Medical Science

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants are substances that prevent or reduce oxidative damage by neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other free radicals. They can be classified into endogenous (produced within the body) and exogenous (obtained from the diet or supplements). Here is a comprehensive list of antioxidants categorized based on their sources and types: 1. Endogenous Antioxidants (Produced […]

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OXIDATIVE STRESS AND ITS ROLE IN DISEASE

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) or reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and the body’s ability to detoxify these reactive molecules using antioxidant defenses. Here are the main factors behind oxidative stress: Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) are chemically reactive molecules containing oxygen. These molecules are byproducts

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