oxidative stress

Watch videos about oxidative stress

• January 27, 2012
  Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants

  Even when choosing the same quantity of fruits and vegetables, those making higher antioxidant choices experienced a reduction in C-reactive protein (inflammation) levels.
• January 26, 2012
  Anti Up on the Veggies

  Greens rank highest in chemical antioxidant assays (such as ORAC, TEAC, TRAP, and FRAP), but which vegetables lead the pack when cellular antioxidant activity is measured?
• January 25, 2012
  Dragon’s Blood

  The four most antioxidant-packed natural substances so far tested are cloves, amla (Indian gooseberries), triphala (a combination of amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits), and dragon's blood.
• January 24, 2012
  Amla and Triphala Tested for Metals

  Both U.S.-made and imported Ayurvedic dietary supplements have high contamination rates of toxic metals such as mercury, though only a small fraction of the levels found in canned tuna.
• January 20, 2012
  Some Ayurvedic Medicine Worse Than Lead Paint Exposure

  Triphala, a combination of three fruits--amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits—is the most commonly used herbal formulation in Ayurvedic medicine and may have powerful anti-cancer properties...
• January 19, 2012
  A Better Breakfast

  The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries, white tea leaves, and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder.
• January 18, 2012
  Antioxidants in a Pinch

  Some herbs and spices--including cinnamon, cloves, lemonbalm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint--are so rich in antioxidants that just a small pinch can go a long way.
• January 11, 2012
  Better Than Goji Berries

  There are some dried fruits even more antioxidant-packed than goji berries.