Glutathione is a small tripeptide molecule that’s made up of three amino acids: glutamate (aka glutamic acid), cysteine and glycine. It’s often labeled as the “master antioxidant” or “mother of all antioxidants,” as it helps recycle and maximize the function of other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid.4,5
The herbal remedies provided by nature are an amazing aspect of our planet, and slippery elm is no exception. Formally known as Ulmus rubra (or fulva), the inner back of the elm tree has been used in North America for centuries. Its name stems (no pun intented) from the fact that the bark consists of mucilage, which creates a slick substance when mixed with water. Native Americans used it as a healing salve for sores and wounds, as well as for GI issues and flu-like symptoms. Today, slippery elm is used to treat a variety of ailments from healing digestive distress to soothing stres and anxiety to treating symptoms of psoriasis. Studies are even showin the herb has its benefits for women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Aside from the mucilage, slippery elm is also packed with nutrients. It is not only a potent source of antioxidants but also contains a host of minerals, such as magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, as well as vitamin C and a family of B vitamins, to name a few.
In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle.
An antioxidant found in broccoli, called sulforaphane, may provide a new option for treating type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online June 14 in Science Translational Medicine.
Perhaps you remember hearing your parents or some other authority figures telling you that fish is brain food. What they meant was that fish contains nutrients called omega-3 fatty acids that have been shown to enhance or improve brain function and help it to stay young.
Dr. Mercola
Actualmente, se cree que la astaxantina es el antioxidante más poderoso que se encuentra en la naturaleza.
La astaxantina es un derivado de la microalga Haematococcus pluvialis (es la parte que le da al salmón y a los flamencos, que consumen alga, su color naranja o rosa).
Pesquisadores da Universidade Estadual de Oregon (sigla em inglês, OSU) descobriram que um composto desintoxicante específico, a glutationa, ajuda a resistir aos estresses tóxicos da vida cotidiana – mas seus níveis diminuem com a idade e isso favorece uma ampla gama de problemas de saúde relacionados ao envelhecimento.
Um novo estudo, publicado na revista Redox Biology, também destacou o composto N-acetil-cisteína, ou NAC, já usado em altas doses em emergências de desintoxicação médica. Os pesquisadores relataram que a NAC, em níveis muito mais baixos, pode ajudar a manter os níveis de glutationa e prevenir os declínios metabólicos associados com o envelhecimento.
Rudi Moerck, que possui treinamento avançado em ciências biológicas, é especialista em gorduras e antioxidantes.
A astaxantina é reconhecida como um dos antioxidantes mais potentes e interessantes que já surgiram, e é respaldada por evidências extensas e convincentes. Leer Más
