65 Nrf2 and its downstream molecules (NQO1, HO-1) were significantly elevated in endometriotic lesions, and these antioxidants mitigated cell death by scavenging ROS (O 2 and OH)
Because they're unstable, they can take electrons from other cells or react negatively with the molecules in a cell, setting off a chain reaction that terminates in apoptosis, or cell death.11 Oxidative stress can stem from various causes, such as smoking, drinking, environmental pollution, exposure to sunlight, and mental/physical stress.12 Although the body needs pro-oxidants, they can cause several detrimental health effects when present in overabundance without enough antioxidants to counter them, such as:13 Cancer Rheumatoid arthritis Kidney diseases Cardiovascular diseases Neurological diseases Respiratory diseases Psychological disorders Age-related degeneration Insider Tip: Glutathione is pronounced glu-ta-THI-one, with the stress on the third syllable
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These include oxidation of glucose in the pentose phosphate pathway, oxidation of isocitrate by isocitrate dehydrogenase, oxidation of malate by malic enzyme, and oxidation of methylenetetrahydrofolate [48]
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