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“Nrf2 (short for nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) is a cellular protein that regulates the expression of antioxidant and stress response proteins. Nrf2 functions within a biological pathway called Keap1-Nrf2-ARE, where it switches on the transcription of various cytoprotective proteins that protect against oxidative damage triggered by injury and inflammation.”

“Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids as well as a number of phenolic compounds that act as antioxidants, protecting the body from oxidative stress and inflammation. A growing number of studies demonstrate that olive oil may provide protection against cognitive decline.”

“Evidence indicates that the processes and products associated with ethanol metabolism exert genotoxic effects; promote oxidative stress; alter vitamin metabolism (especially folate and vitamin A-related compounds); increase estrogen levels; and drive inflammation.”

“Exposure to air pollution promotes oxidative stress and increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, hypertension, and diabetes, markedly shortening people's lives.”

“This apparent contradiction arose because far fewer high-risk participants survived dementia-free into very old age. Diabetes, hypertension, and smoking can injure blood vessels through chronic metabolic stress, inflammation, and oxidative damage.”

“Periodontitis is driven by a persistent inflammatory response in the gums triggered by bacterial plaque. Lycopene has antioxidant properties, meaning it can help counteract oxidative stress that contributes to this process.”

“Exposure to air pollution promotes oxidative stress and increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, hypertension, and diabetes.”

“Interestingly, sulforaphane, a bioactive compound derived from some cruciferous vegetables, helps protect retinal cells against oxidative stress – a driver of mitochondrial dysfunction. Learn more about sulforaphane in this episode featuring Dr. Jed Fahey.”

“Visceral fat is metabolically active and is associated with increased markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, and decreased levels of anti-inflammatory proteins, such as adiponectin The cross-sectional study involved 974 cognitively healthy females and males (average age, ~50 years).”

“The omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) protect the aging brain by decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation and increasing neurogenesis.”