C60 and Enhanced Immune Function

C60 and Enhanced Immune Function

The primary way to enhance immune function is to have an adequate level of antioxidants. Antioxidants are known to protect mitochondria from oxidative stress, allowing for more efficient energy production. As we age, accumulated damage to the mitochondria reduce...
Why do antioxidants matter?

Why do antioxidants matter?

The free radical theory of aging (FRTA) states that organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time. A free radical is any atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell. Unpaired electrons cause damage to cells, proteins...
Oxidative Stress in Influenza Virus Infection

Oxidative Stress in Influenza Virus Infection

Antioxidants are an anti-influenza virus infection therapy. Notes by Marshall Thurber Influenza A virus is one of the major causes of respiratory disease pathogens with characteristics of high morbidity and mortality Morbidity is a term used to describe how often...