phytochemicals rather than on their sources. This review is not comprehensive‚ it is simply a first attempt at classification of phytochemicals that have attracted my attention. Many phytochemicals have not been included. Phytochemicals with antioxidant properties tend to be brightly colored because they contain chromophores‚ ie‚ a series of alternating
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heat that occurs as a result of normal digestion‚ absorption‚ and metabolization of food. Thanks to this‚ green tea can help you lose weight. The American Cancer Society explains: “Green tea contains chemicals known as polyphenols‚ which have antioxidant properties. The major group of polyphenols in green tea are called catechins‚ and the most important catechin seems to be epigallocatechin gallate (sometimes calledepigallocatechin-3-gallate or EGCG). EGCG may help cause certain types of cancer
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3906/tar-1212-4 Oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanism in mung bean seedlings after lead and cadmium treatments Meher HASSAN‚ Simeen MANSOOR* Department of Genetics‚ University of Karachi‚ Karachi‚ Pakistan Received: 02.12.2012 Accepted: 25.05.2013 Published Online: 13.12.2013 Printed: 20.01.2014 Abstract: This research was an attempt to study the effect of heavy metals lead and cadmium (0.05 mM and 0.3 mM) on growth and antioxidant enzymes of seedlings of 2 mung bean
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B) Site of synthesis: 1- In pancreas: Synthesis of taurine in the mammalian pancreas occurs through the cysteine sulfinic acid pathway. First‚ in this pathway is oxidation of cysteine sulfahydryl group to sulfonic acid‚ this oxidation is catalyzed by the enzyme cysteine dioxygenase. In turn‚ cysteine sulfonic acid is decarboxylated to hypotaurine by sulfonoalanine decarboxylase. It is not well known whether hypotaurine is then enzymatically or spontaneously oxidized to taurine. 2- in CNS: Biosynthesis
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selenium and other trace minerals. You can enjoy plenty of benefits from eating these berries‚ as they contain natural anti-bacterial‚ anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal compounds. They are also a great help for your immune system‚ as they contain antioxidants and polysaccharides. Therefore‚ these fruits are also a powerful source of strength and they promote longevity. Super-food for your healthy diet With so high amounts of nutrients‚ vitamins and minerals that can be found in Goji berries‚ it is
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concentration of the drug. Anti-ulcerogenic activity. Compare with omeprazole as standard drug. Hypolipidemic activity‚ Locomotor Activity compared with that of chlorpromazine. Neuro pharmacological Profile showed a major reduction in activity. Antioxidant properties Pithecellobium Dulce for excellent potential against filariasis vector mosquito. Acute and sub-acute toxicity study‚ Micropropagation of Pithecellobium dulce. This is the first report of an efficient protocol for regeneration of Pithecellobium
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What are Antioxidants? In the world of molecules‚ antioxidants are true superheroes. They are our bodies’ first line of defense against free radicals‚ which are unstable molecules that can wreak all kinds of havoc on cells‚ proteins and DNA. In order to understand why antioxidants are so important‚ we need to get acquainted with their enemies: Free Radicals Free radicals are formed within our bodies as by-products of normal aerobic respiration‚ metabolism‚ and inflammation. They also arise from
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INTRODUCTION: OCCURANCE OF CHROMIUM: Chromium is a heavy metal which is considered as an environmental pollutant (Nafish et al‚ .2012). It is 7th most occurring element on earth and its average concentration in the earth is about 100mg/kg. (Panda and Choudhory‚ .2005). Apart from its importance chromium causing serious hazards for those organisms and plants that are exposed to the chromium in polluted areas of high concentrations. Being highly toxic metal it mainly comes from leather tanning‚ textile
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The global market for specialty fuel additives is expected to reach USD 8‚517.6 million by 2020‚ according to a new study by Grand View Research‚ Inc. Dynamic regulatory trends‚ particularly in North America and Europe has prompted fuel marketers to use specialty fuel additives which is expected remain a key driving factor for the market over the forecast period. In addition‚ ban on MTBE in the U.S. is expected to further push the demand for fuel additives over the next six years. However‚ emergence
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yerba mate are increases in energy that are sustained and are not followed by the typical "crash and burn" that are associated with other caffeinated beverages like coffee‚ stronger teas‚ and energy drinks. Also‚ yerba mate is very high in natural antioxidants‚ which helps promote healthy skin‚ healthy heart‚ and healthy cell reproduction which can translate into a decreased cancer risk‚ since cancer is in effect the unhealthy reproduction of cells. Not only that‚ but some of the other‚ more speculative
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