Chronic diseases, most notably diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases,
neurodegenerative diseases, thyroid diseases, and allergic diseases are major causes of …

The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other free radicals (R•) during
metabolism is a necessary and normal process that ideally is compensated for by an …

According to the recent report of the World Health Organization (WHO), the global burden of
non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been rising over the last century, with the leading …

The recent growth in knowledge of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants in
biology is producing a medical revolution that promises a new age of health. In fact, the …

Oxidative stress state is involved in the aging process as well as in a vast array of
pathological conditions, including atherosclerosis, cardiovascular complications, diabetes …

Antioxidants are a loosely characterized group of compounds that are defined by their
general ability to decrease or delay oxidative reactions. Dietary antioxidants are recognized …

Stress can exist by a variety of daily challenges related to obesity, other eating disorders,
long-term health issues and immune system suppression. Free radicals derived from …

There are a multitude of antioxidants in foods, especially in foods of plant origin. Higher
intake of antioxidant-rich foods is clearly associated with better health and functional …

Antioxidants in Food, Vitamins and Supplements bridges the gap between books aimed at
consumers and technical volumes written for investigators in antioxidant research. It …

There has been a current upsurge in the medical implications of free radicals and related
species during the past several decades. These chemical species are integral components …