Handbook of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Exercise

Handbook of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Exercise
Author: C. Sen
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1219
Release: 2000-02-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080538290

Interest in the science of exercise dates back to the time of ancient Greece. Today exercise is viewed not only as a leisurely activity but also as an effective preventive and therapeutic tool in medicine. Further biomedical studies in exercise physiology and biochemistry reports that strenuous physical exercise might cause oxidative lipid damage in various tissues. The generation of reactive oxygen species is elevated to a level that overwhelms the tissue antioxidant defense systems resulting in oxidative stress.The Handbook of Oxidants and Antioxidants in Exercise examines the different aspects of exercise-induced oxidative stress, its management, and how reactive oxygen may affect the functional capacity of various vital organs and tissues. It includes key related issues such as analytical methods, environmental factors, nutrition, aging, organ function and several pathophysiological processes.This timely publication will be of relevance to those in biomedical science and was designed to be readily understood by the general scientific audience.

Brain Aging

Brain Aging
Author: David R. Riddle
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2007-04-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420005529

Recognition that aging is not the accumulation of disease, but rather comprises fundamental biological processes that are amenable to experimental study, is the basis for the recent growth of experimental biogerontology. As increasingly sophisticated studies provide greater understanding of what occurs in the aging brain and how these changes occur

Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals
Author: Toshiki Asao
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2018-11-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1789843774

Phytochemicals provides original research work and reviews on the sources of phytochemicals, and their roles in disease prevention, supplementation, and accumulation in fruits and vegetables. The roles of anthocyanin, flavonoids, carotenoids, and taxol are presented in separate chapters. Antioxidative and free radicle scavenging activity of phytochemicals is also discussed. The medicinal properties of Opuntia, soybean, sea buckthorn, and gooseberry are presented in a number of chapters. Supplementation of plant extract with phytochemical properties in broiler meals is discussed in one chapter. The final two chapters include the impact of agricultural practices and novel processing technologies on the accumulation of phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables. This book mainly focuses on medicinal plants and the disease-preventing properties of phytochemicals, which will be a useful resource to the reader.

Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine

Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine
Author: Barry Halliwell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 961
Release: 2015
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0198717474

Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine has become a classic text in the field of free radical and antioxidant research. Now in its fifth edition, the book has been comprehensively rewritten and updated whilst maintaining the clarity of its predecessors. Two new chapters discuss 'in vivo' and 'dietary' antioxidants, the first emphasising the role of peroxiredoxins and integrated defence mechanisms which allow useful roles for ROS, and the second containing new information on the role of fruits, vegetables, and vitamins in health and disease. This new edition also contains expanded coverage of the mechanisms of oxidative damage to lipids, DNA, and proteins (and the repair of such damage), and the roles played by reactive species in signal transduction, cell survival, death, human reproduction, defence mechanisms of animals and plants against pathogens, and other important biological events. The methodologies available to measure reactive species and oxidative damage (and their potential pitfalls) have been fully updated, as have the topics of phagocyte ROS production, NADPH oxidase enzymes, and toxicology. There is a detailed and critical evaluation of the role of free radicals and other reactive species in human diseases, especially cancer, cardiovascular, chronic inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. New aspects of ageing are discussed in the context of the free radical theory of ageing. This book is recommended as a comprehensive introduction to the field for students, educators, clinicians, and researchers. It will also be an invaluable companion to all those interested in the role of free radicals in the life and biomedical sciences.

Handbook of Synthetic Antioxidants

Handbook of Synthetic Antioxidants
Author: Lester Packer
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2019-08-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 100072364X

Emphasizes the efficacy of synthetically occurring compounds in the management of free radical-mediated illnesses. The text details the design, development and delivery of therapeutic antioxidants used in the treatment of pathophysiological disorders, from amylotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS) to Alzheimer's disease.

Free Radical Damage and its Control

Free Radical Damage and its Control
Author: C.A. Rice-Evans
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 409
Release: 1994-02-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080860885

This book provides a comprehensive treatise on the chemical and biochemical consequences of damaging free radical reactions, the implications for the pathogenesis of disease and how this might be controlled endogenously and by radical scavenging drugs. Oxidative stress may be influenced by exogenous agents of oxidative stress, radiation, trauma, drug activation, oxygen excess, or by exogenous oxidative stress which is associated with many pathological states including chronic inflammatory disorders, cardiovascular disease, injury to the central nervous system, and connective tissue damage. This and many other such aspects are presented clearly and in depth.The development of antioxidant drugs depends on the understanding of the mechanisms underlying the generation of excessive free radicals in vivo, the factors controlling their release and the site of their action. This excellent volume presents an up-to-date account of the current state of knowledge in these areas.

Systems Biology of Free Radicals and Antioxidants

Systems Biology of Free Radicals and Antioxidants
Author: Ismail Laher
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-06-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9783642300172

The focus of this collection of illustrated reviews is to discuss the systems biology of free radicals and anti-oxidants. Free radical induced cellular damage in a variety of tissues and organs is reviewed, with detailed discussion of molecular and cellular mechanisms. The collection is aimed at those new to the field, as well as clinicians and scientists with long standing interests in free radical biology. A feature of this collection is that the material also brings insights into various diseases where free radicals are thought to play a role. There is extensive discussion of the success and limitations of the use of antioxidants in several clinical settings.

Cancer Self-Help Support Program for Cancer Patients, Family, Care Givers and Friends

Cancer Self-Help Support Program for Cancer Patients, Family, Care Givers and Friends
Author: Jacob Swilling
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 711
Release: 2004-06-04
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1411608097

The important message throughout this 700+ page book is the opportunity to implement a Cancer Self-Help Support Program to maximize the success of the treatment, reduce chemotherapy side effects accelerate healing and restore good health with this cancer self-help program. What are the most common factors that cause cancer? See page 11. Learn about how the pH level of your body is THE determining factor in health and disease. See page 145. What are some of the medical applications of ozone therapy and how can they help your recovery from cancer? See page 437. Are the Mercury fillings in your mouth a form of Toxic Dentistry? See page 577.

Minerals

Minerals
Author: Jacob Swilling
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2004-06-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1411608100

This work goes beyond the description of the nutritional chemistry of minerals as electrolytes. This book presents evidence of how factors in our lifestyle and polluted environment are insidiously contributing to a cumulative depletion of minerals that is the cause of our escalating level of morbidity statistics - most illness, degenerative disease, premature deaths and aging. The author claims breakthrough research experience with over a thousand patients explaining how depleting levels of electrolytes alter alkaline pH causing acid damage to cells and toxic overload responsible for illness and disease.

Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition

Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition
Author: Manfred Lamprecht
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2014-09-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466567570

The use of antioxidants in sports is controversial due to existing evidence that they both support and hinder athletic performance. Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition covers antioxidant use in the athlete ́s basic nutrition and discusses the controversies surrounding the usefulness of antioxidant supplementation. The book also stresses how antioxidants may affect immunity, health, and exercise performance. The book contains scientifically based chapters explaining the basic mechanisms of exercise-induced oxidative damage. Also covered are methodological approaches to assess the effectiveness of antioxidant treatment. Biomarkers are discussed as a method to estimate the bioefficacy of dietary/supplemental antioxidants in sports. This book is useful for sport nutrition scientists, physicians, exercise physiologists, product developers, sport practitioners, coaches, top athletes, and recreational athletes. In it, they will find objective information and practical guidance.