Selenium & Glutathione Conjugation
GPXs are selenoproteins, for which the availability of selenium is of key importance
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Cortisol & Drugs Genetics: Acetylation
By acetylation, hydralazines are turned into hydrazides, which can then be excreted easier
What do Aspirin, BPA & NSAIDs have in common? Glucuronidation!
Mycotoxins are substances made by fungi that are present in many foods, such as cereals, nuts, and spices
Sulfation: From Heavy Metal to DHEA-S
Taurine and garlic are believed to both be excellent dietary sources of required sulfur and induce some sulfotransferases, like SULT1E1
Phase 1 Liver Detox: CYP P450 and Waste Management
Milk thistle contains silymarin, a compound that has been shown to have liver-protective effects
Sirtuins and Healthy Aging
While SIRT7 has been implicated in the control of gene expression, SIRT6 has been implicated in the repair of DNA damage
Catalase: Glutathione’s Sancho Panza
One catalase enzyme can change 40 million molecules of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen per second
SuperOxide Dismutase: The AOX Hero
Cantaloupe juice concentrate and apple polyphenols have been shown to increase SOD levels in several human trials
NAD(H) & NADP(H), Your AntiOx Best Friends
Sirtuins have been shown to have a variety of effects on aging and longevity and NAD+ is involved in the regulation of gene expression through the action of these enzymes
Antioxidants ARE Nrf2. Wait, What?
Nrf2 is the master antioxidant regulator of the body and you need it to be top notch, for you to be protected against cellular oxidation