Top 6 Supplements for Balancing Oxidative Stress Oxidative stress is cellular stress that in many situations can be both prevented and remedied through diet and supplements. In oxidative stress, for example, various phospholipids are released from the cell membranes of red cells (erythrocytes) – therefore, the adequate intake of phospholipids either from food or supplements is essential in repairing the damage. Similar changes are observed especially in glial cells. Indeed, oxidative stress of the brain is one of the cellular phenomena that predispose to various stress-related neurological disorders. Generally, oxidized phospholipids and the cell damage they create can predispose to several chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases....
Top 5 Brain Foods and their benefits “Brain food” is a non-scientific term that refers to everyday foods that have scientifically been shown to improve brain function when they are frequently consumed. Some people call these “smart foods” or even “genius foods.” Generally, brain foods are high in the following nutrients: Antioxidants – fight against oxidative stress and free radicals in the brain. Polyphenols – beneficial plant compounds with antioxidative abilities. Flavonoids (e.g., flavan-3-ols, flavones, flavanone and flavonols) Phenolic acids (e.g., rich in seeds and skin of the fruits) Polyphenolic amides (e.g., capsaicinoids in chili peppers and avenanthramides in oats) Isoflavones, neoflavonoids and chalcones (e.g., genistein and daidzein in...