Redox balance is essential for normal brain, hence dis-coordinated oxidative reactions
leading to neuronal death, including programs of regulated death, are commonly viewed as …

Lifestyle intervention programmes often produce insufficient weight loss and poor weight
loss maintenance. As a result, an increasing number of patients with obesity and related …

The therapeutic potential of the tocotrienol group stems from its nutraceutical properties as a
dietary supplement. It is largely considered to be safe when consumed at low doses for …

Lipid peroxidation can be broadly defined as the process of inserting a hydroperoxy group
into a lipid. Polyunsaturated fatty acids present in the phospholipids are often the targets for …

Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 79 covers the synthesis, testing and
recording of the medicinal properties of natural products, providing cutting-edge accounts of …

Inflammation is a major underlying cause for obesity-associated metabolic diseases. Hence,
anti-inflammatory dietary components may improve obesity-related disorders. We …

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound and powerful antioxidant that have been shown to
protect the cell membranes against damage caused by free radicals. Human vitamin E …

The first 90 years of vitamin E research has produced prolific and notable discoveries, but
until the last few decades, attention has been given mostly to the biological activities and …

Oxidative damage caused by free radicals plays an important role in the causation and
progression of many diseases, including aging. Free-radical damage is countered by many …

Essential and Toxic Trace Elements and Vitamins in Human Health is a comprehensive
guide to the wide variety of micronutrients that affect human health, including fat-soluble and …