Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Study from Germany

     I will be honest, when I first learned that Protandim was an Nrf2 activator, all my mind went too was Nerf guns! I had to listen to explanations and read about what Nrf2 was and does over and over again to begin to comprehend it. Here is a link to a study done in Germany that has found that Nrf2 is a " key neuroprotective molecule in neurodegenerative diseases." German study on Nrf2/ARE Signaling Pathway

Friday, February 8, 2013

Oxidative stress, sleep deprivation and cancer?

Although we can not " feel" our oxidative stress levels, I definitely know what it feels like when I am sleep deprived. The years of having babies in the house..I can remember craving a 4 or 5 hr stretch of sleep in the middle of night. Now that I sleep great, I never want to go back. Here is a link to a study that suggesta a good night sleep is of one of the best things you can do for your health.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11325-012-0797-9

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Where does oxidative stress hit home?

The more I read about oxidative stress, the more I realize what a common thread it is into so many diseases we fight today. I came across this website that touches on health issues where oxidative stress  plays a role. I thought I would pass the info on!
Online resources for disorders caused by oxidative stress