Key Takeaways SOD Basics Cell Protection Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme your body makes to protect cells. Its main target is superoxide, which is a harsh free radical made during normal oxygen use. Your cells create superoxide as they make energy each day. SOD changes superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide, which other enzymes can … Read more
Key Takeaways What Glutathione Does Cell Defense Glutathione is a small compound made from three amino acids called glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. Your cells make it all day. Its main job is to keep the inside of the cell in a safe chemical state so proteins, fats, and DNA do not take too much damage … Read more
Key Takeaways Built In Defense Oxidants Have Jobs Your body makes reactive oxygen species during normal life. These are often called free radicals or oxidants. They rise when mitochondria make energy, immune cells attack microbes and tissues respond to stress. At low and controlled levels, these signals help cells adapt, repair and respond to the … Read more
Key Takeaways DNA & Lifespan Genetic Load DNA carries instructions for repair, immune defense, hormone signals, cancer control and energy production. Some people inherit stronger protection in these systems. That can help them live longer with fewer major diseases. Longevity studies often find links with genes tied to stress resistance, inflammation and insulin signaling. Genes … Read more
Key Takeaways What Ferroptosis Means The Core Event Ferroptosis is a form of cell death driven by iron and oxidized fats in the cell membrane. The membrane is the soft outer layer that helps keep the cell whole and working. When too many membrane fats become oxidized, the membrane loses strength and the cell starts … Read more
Key Takeaways Inflammation Basics Normal Repair Inflammation is one of the body’s repair tools. It brings immune cells, fluid and chemical signals to an area that needs help. A cut, burn, infection or sprain can trigger swelling, heat, pain and redness because the body is trying to protect the tissue. Short inflammation usually has a … Read more