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“Findings from a new report show that a supplement containing bromelain and anthocyanin antioxidants improves blood vessel function and muscle oxygenation. Bromelain is a compound found in pineapple that breaks down protein, called a protease.”

“Exercise has many positive effects on the brain including the production of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant factors, and the production of growth factors and neurotrophic factors that produce new neurons and allow existing neurons to survive.”

“A recent meta-analysis reveals that people with Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment have low brain and blood levels of the antioxidant molecule glutathione. Glutathione is a potent antioxidant compound produced in the body's tissues, particularly those that experience high levels of oxidative stress, such as the eyes, liver, and brain.”

“Neuronal death occurs in the immediate area of a stroke within the first few hours of the incident, but nearby cells can be rescued with appropriate therapies. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), an antioxidant enzyme, attenuates neuronal injury.”

“The list of health attributes of broccoli includes anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-diabetes effects, as well as many others. Now a new study in mice shows that eating broccoli protects the gut.”

“Coffee constituents such as caffeic acid, catechol, hydroxyhydroquinone, trigonelline, and alkylpyridinium compounds enhance cellular protection by activating Nrf2, a transcription factor that regulates the expression of antioxidant proteins like glutathione.”

“Antioxidants from whole foods (like fruits and vegetables) are fine, but supplementing with high doses of isolated vitamins like C or E may interfere with mitochondrial biogenesis and muscle adaptation after strength or endurance training​.”

“While the study cannot prove cause and effect, it adds to growing evidence that nutrition, particularly from antioxidant-rich plants, plays a key role in mental well-being. Lutein and zeaxanthin also boost eye health. Learn more in this clip featuring Dr. Bruce Ames.”

“"Tea has antioxidants which may provide survival benefits. Tea drinkers also have healthier lifestyles so does tea drinking reflect a particular person profile or is it tea, per se, that improves outcomes -- for me that remains an open question.”

“Evidence suggests that citrus flavonoids exert anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-clotting, and antioxidant activities in humans. The authors conducted a systematic review, a type of summary of the scientific literature related to a specific topic.”