oxidative stress

The relationship between electrons, a cell’s millivolt (mV) charge, and cellular health is one of the most fundamental aspects of biology. 1. Cells Run on Electrical Charge Every living cell…

One of the biggest misconceptions in modern nutrition is the belief that vitamin C and isolated ascorbic acid are completely identical. Technically, ascorbic acid is one component associated with vitamin…

Microplastics—tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters—have silently invaded nearly every part of modern life. They are now found in the water we drink, the food we eat, and even…

A new study featured by ScienceDaily reports that a traditional desert berry extract improved blood sugar and insulin sensitivity in diabetic mice. Quick Summary Researchers investigating Nitraria roborowskii Kom—a desert…

Paraquat is one of the most toxic herbicides ever sold. Just a teaspoon of the concentrate can be fatal if ingested, and there is no antidote. Yet this chemical is…

What Are ORAC Values? ORAC measures a food’s ability to neutralize free radicals in laboratory tests. Higher values indicate greater antioxidant potential. Remember that these are test tube results, and…