Tag: Vitamins A C E

Role of Reactive Oxygen Species and Antioxidants in Atopic Dermatitis

This 2013 case-control study by Sivaranjani et al. assessed oxidative stress markers in 25 patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) compared to 25 healthy controls. The study found significantly elevated levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), a marker of lipid peroxidation, in AD patients. Concurrently, there was a marked reduction in both enzymatic

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Biology of ageing and role of dietary antioxidants

This 2014 review examines the role of dietary antioxidants in the aging process. It highlights that while oxygen is essential for aerobic organisms, it also leads to the continuous generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are implicated in aging. The body’s antioxidant defense system, comprising enzymes like superoxide dismutase

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