Escrito por Dr. Mercola e Ori Hofmekler
A glutationa, um tripeptídeo encontrado em todas as células do seu corpo, é o seu antioxidante mais forte e já foi até chamada de “antioxidante mestre”.
NUS study finds that seniors who eat more mushrooms may have a lower risk of cognitive decline – here’s how much they ate per week
It’s common knowledge that mushrooms are packed with a nutritional punch – but did you know that this everyday food item may be able to lower the risk of cognitive decline in seniors as well?
Glutathione: The ‘Master Antioxidant’ That Your Body Needs
What Is Glutathione?
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 Gut-Healing, Anxiety-Alleviating Food That Functional Docs Love
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.
How zinc affects your heart health
In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle.
Antioxidant in Broccoli May Help Fight Diabetes
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.
7 Nutrients Your Brain Needs To Stay Young
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.
Astaxantina: Mejor Que La Vitamina E, Una de las Formas Más Fáciles de Reducir la Aparición de las Arrugas*
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).
Antioxidantes que ajudam na desintoxicação e resistência ao declínio relacionado à idade
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.
