| Literature DB >> 12888262 |
C K B Ferrari1, E A F S Torres.
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The major mechanisms and consequences of free radicals in foods and biological systems that result in the occurrence of chronic diseases of aging (atherosclerosis, cataract, cancers, diabetes, neurological diseases, immune-inflammatory disorders) are described. The main antioxidant defense mechanisms from foods and cells and tissues are also reported. Many nutraceutical substances, with their respective beneficial actions (antioxidant, detoxifying, apoptotic actions) and effects, and most common food sources are also described. There are many options of foods to prevent cancer and chronic diseases, to improve life's quality in maturity.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID： 12888262 DOI： 10.1016/s0753-3322(03)00032-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biomed Pharmacother ISSN： 0753-3322 Impact factor: 6.529