The health benefits of antioxidants

Awareness of the potential health benefits of antioxidants to body maintenance is growing. An antioxidant is a substance that prevents damage or destruction by oxidation. Although oxygen is a vital element for our existence; in certain circumstances it can be damaging.

Nitric Oxide - Therapeutics, Markets and Companies

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How Do Females Keep Sperm Fresh for Years? | 80beats

The researchers chose to examine the sperm of crickets, because, as with humans, you can get samples of it without having the male come into contact with a female first. What’s the News: You might already know that sperm, which can survive for only a few hours when exposed to the outside world, can live for several days in women after ejaculation. But did you know that an ant queen can fertilize ...

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The process in which oxygen combines with another material is called oxidation. For instance, unprotected iron will turn to rust when oxidized, fruits will turn brown, and butter will become rancid.

New Study Suggests Metabolic Homeostasis As A Novel Opportunity In The Treatment of Diseases Such As Diabetes

A recently published study in the World Journal of Diabetes suggests that the body’s inability to clear free radicals leads to an imbalance in the body's homeostasis, which contributes to development of disease states such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer and even aging. ...