Glutathione is the most important pleiotropic antioxidant in mammalian tissues (mainly synthesized by glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine), often known as the antioxidant master.
What is glutathione? Why is it interesting?
In the human body, glutathione mainly plays the role of fighting free radicals, detoxifying exogenous substances, reducing vitamin C, protecting DNA, regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis, regulating immune function and fibrogenesis, etc., and its work is far better th
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, not a single structure, composed of a group of similar molecules, with retinol (Retinol) and β-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A) being the most common. Note 6
In the human body, vitamin A is mainly related to cell growth and differentiation, embryonic development, organ formation, immune function, and visual development.
What are the proven benefits of vitamin A?
Pneumonia is defined as an acute lung tissue infection caused by one or co-infectious patho
Quercetin, also known as onion or quercetin, is a member of the flavonoid family with important medicinal properties and an important dietary antioxidant.
It is found in a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, tea, wine, and other dietary supplements, and has health benefits.
The reason why quercetin is remarkable is its special antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic effects, one of the best among all phytonutrients, known as natural antihistamine, but also the key to maki
Ginseng (Korean ginseng) is a well-known Chinese and foreign medicinal herb, from ancient times to the present, famous for health and disease prevention and anti-aging, in addition to being used in dietary therapy stew, but also made into a variety of health products, the variety is amazing.
There are many legends about the origin of the name ginseng, one is that hunters climbed mountains and encountered heavy snow, and survived by eating ginseng, and because of its human-like appearance, the
The first clinical application of alpha lipoic acid was used by German doctors to treat acute poisoning caused by deadly mushrooms (death cap), and by the 1980s, lipoic acid began to be found to be a powerful antioxidant, both fat-soluble and water-soluble, with the effect of resisting a variety of chronic diseases, so it gradually attracted attention
Dr. Lester Packer, an American antioxidant pioneer, mentioned in his book "The Antioxidant Miracle" that alpha lipoic acid is an ideal super an
Resveratrol is famous because of a French Paradox discussion in the 1990s, when it was believed that French people who eat high-fat foods are not prone to cardiovascular disease because the red wine they often drink contains resveratrol
Since then, resveratrol has been continuously discovered for potential health benefits, including anti-aging, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-dementia...
What are the benefits of resveratrol in empirical medicine? Are there any side effects or contraindica
Niacin, also known as niacin and vitamin B3, is a kind of B vitamins (also water-soluble), is an important precursor of metabolism-related coenzymes NAD and NADP, and participates in more than 400 physiological reactions in the body, such as antioxidant, DNA manufacturing and repair, cell signaling, etc. Note 9
As a nutritional supplement, nicotinic acid may have potential effects such as lowering cholesterol, regulating triglycerides, preventing cardiovascular disease, and arthritis. However
Tryptophan is one of the 8 essential amino acids in the human body, in addition to playing an important role in protein synthesis, it is also an important precursor to the synthesis of serotonin, melatonin, kynurenine, and nicotinic acid, and is often believed to improve depression and sleep-related disorders through additional supplementation. Note 9
Tryptophan is also known as L-tryptophan because the L isomer form is bioavailable to all amino acids and can transcend the blood-brain barrier
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin or vitamin B12, is the most special member of the B group vitamins (containing the metal ion cobalt), and the structure is large and complex.
If this nutrient is deficient, in addition to causing pernicious anemia, it can also cause symptoms such as homocysteinemia (related to cardiovascular disease), peripheral neuropathy, cognitive impairment, loss of appetite, and burnout.
What are the benefits of vitamin B12 in empirical medicine? What are the side
Ashwagandha, also known as Winter Cherry, is an adaptogen. The term adaptogen is applied to herbs containing phytonutrients that regulate metabolism and normalize system function when the body is disturbed by physical or mental stress, develop resistance to such stress, and restore bodily functions to a higher level, Similar plants are: Maca , ginseng , eleuthero , rhodiola , schisandra, etc.
In Evidence-Based Medicine, What Are the Benefits of Ashwagandha? Are there any side effects or contr
