Search results for oxidative stress

“An estimated 4.2 million deaths each year, many of which are cardiovascular disease-related, are associated with exposure to air pollution. The mechanisms that drive this association include systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, hypertension, and metabolic dysfunction.”

“These cells reduce their responsiveness to insulin to protect themselves from the oxidative stress caused by excess caloric intake. As insulin resistance worsens, blood sugar levels become chronically elevated, leading to long-term remodeling of the blood-brain barrier.”

“A 40-day cluster-randomized crossover trial involving 149 schoolchildren found lower pyrethroid and neonicotinoid pesticide exposure during the organic-diet period, along with reductions over time in biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation, including markers of oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation.”

“An isocaloric low-carbohydrate diet given to obese humans with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease resulted in decreased liver fat, improved lipid metabolism, and reduced inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers after two weeks (pilot study with 10 people).”

“EPA and DHA also influence neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin, a chemical involved in mood regulation and sleep timing. In addition, omega-3s are not only anti-inflammatory, but also reduce oxidative stress.”

“Sauna use 4-7 times per week had the most robust effects. This review is authored by Dr. Jari Laukkanen. His research has shown that frequent sauna bathing reduces blood pressure, inflammation, oxidative stress, cholesterol, arterial stiffness, and vascular resistance.”

“Despite a beneficial improvement in vascular health, creatine did not improve biomarkers of oxidative stress but did improve fasting blood glucose from 103 to 99 mg/dL and triglycerides from 100 to 84 mg/dL. Both of these are traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors.”

“Oxidative stress and inflammation. Appetite-regulating hormones and beta-cell function. Markers of mitochondrial biogenesis.”

“Alcohol has a direct toxic effect on the testes and promotes oxidative stress. Indirectly it compromises sleep, with downstream effects on hormone production.”

“Mechanistically, however, he ties lipid mobilization to NAD/NADPH being "under attack" in metabolic diseases. Restoring NAD capacity (e.g., with NR) could support liver metabolism and oxidative stress handling, making lipid handling work better.”