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free-radical theory of aging

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free-radical theory of aging,
a concept of aging based on the premise that the main causative factor is an imbalance between the production and elimination in the body tissues of free chemical radicals from oxygen metabolism.


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Keywords: Ptychopetalum olacoides; Marapuama; Muirapuama; Antioxidant activity; Brain; Aging Introduction Among the numerous hypotheses developed to understand the aging process, the free-radical theory of aging has become especially prominent (Harman, 1956).
Antioxidant activities of Ptychopetalum olacoides ("muirapuama") in ... by Siqueira, I.R.; Fochesatto, C.; Torres, I.L.S.; da Silva, A.L.; Nunes, D.S.; Elisabetsky, E.; Netto, / Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
Harman, "Nutritional Implications of the Free-Radical Theory of Aging," J.
Cranberry juice concentrate: the best protection against protein ... by Rosenborg, Julie / Nutraceutical Business & Technology
The free-radical theory of aging is based on the hypothesis that the endogenous build-up of free-radical species results in oxidative molecular damage.
Free-radical damage: A possible mechanism of laryngeal aging. ... by Manaligod, Jose M. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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