Antioxidant

What are finger limes?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Finger limes are a small tiny citrus fruit that is found in … Read more...

Does green tea interact with drugs? Clinical trial results

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Tea (Camellia sinensis) is one of the most consumed beverages … Read more...

What is rooibos tea and how is rooibos tea good for you?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

South Africa is home to a unique type of tea you may … Read more...

Yellowhorn (Xathoceras sorbifolia) nut extract has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

A tree native to northern China known as Xanthoceras sorbifolia (i.e. Yellowhorn, … Read more...

New study identifies 20 polyphenols in Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolia)

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

A study was recently completed to determine the polyphenols present in Xanthoceras … Read more...

Clinical Trial: Lipoic acid tested for dry age related macular degeneration

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Age related macular degeneration is a common eye condition that causes damage … Read more...

What is glutathione?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Glutathione reductase is an antioxidant enzyme found in the human body that … Read more...

What is catalase and how is this enzyme good for you?

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Catalase is a natural enzyme found in the human body that is … Read more...

What is superoxide dismutase?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Sueproxide dismutase (SOD) is a natural antioxidant enzyme found in the body … Read more...

Commercially available milk thistle tinctures found to be low in silymarin

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Clinical trials using silymarin have offered support that milk thistle (Silbum … Read more...

What are antioxidant enzymes?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

The human body has several enzyme systems that are designed to neutralize … Read more...

Clinical Trial: The carotenoid astaxanthin tested for protecting against age related skin changes

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Most people are familiar with beta carotene, a carotenoid, however, most people … Read more...

Clinical Trial: Should pygeum be taken one time or two times daily for enlarged prostate (BPH)?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Pygeum (Prunus africanum) is an African cherry tree found at … Read more...

How does cynarine from artichoke lower cholesterol?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Cynarine is a polyphenol that was first isolated and identified from the … Read more...

Clinical Trial: Artichoke leaf extract tested for fatty liver disease

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common cause of chronic liver … Read more...

Did British pilots use bilberry during World War II to improve night vision?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

You may have heard a story something like this. British Royal Air … Read more...

Nettles tested in a clinical trial for irritable bowel disease

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Irritable bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 1.6 million people in the … Read more...

What is the best way to store a juice to preserve antioxidants?

By Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD on

Fruits and berries are high in polyphenols including anthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic … Read more...