The Power of Antioxidants - Unleashing Nature's Defense Against Oxidative Stress - Unleashing Nature's Defense Against Oxidative Stress

The never-ending quest to understand environmental changes and the measures our bodies can take may end with exploring the significant role of antioxidants. The Power of Antioxidants - Unleashing Nature's Defense Against Oxidative Stress investigates the relationships between man, plants, and bioactive substances, thus opening the way for understanding some of the natural systems in nature. This detailed account integrates the most recent advances, practical uses, and the prospects of antioxidants, focusing on their anti-oxidative effects, which help maintain cellular health and aid cardiovascular health. From plant extracts and fat-soluble antioxidants to the combined effects of probiotics with medicinal herbs, this book presents measures aimed at using natural and even synthetic antioxidants to protect the human body, for agricultural purposes and much more. This resource is invaluable for researchers, medical professionals, and other enthusiastic readers, as it explains how it is possible to use the science and apply it to embrace a healthy and resilient future.

Product details

• Assisted by: Ana Novo Barros (Editor), Ana Cristina Santos Abraão (Editor), Andrei Surguchov (Editor)
• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.02.2025
• EAN: 9780854662067
• ISBN: 978-0-85466-206-7
• No. of pages: 382
• Dimensions: 183 mm x 260 mm x 31 mm
• Weight: 999 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > Organic chemistry