Before jumping into the impact of Nrf2 activation on Fibromyalgia and it potential benefits, let’s review a few common facts about the illness. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a relatively common condition in which an individual experiences pain and discomfort throughout the body. Side effects of this pain are anxiety, lack of sleep, headaches, fatigue… Continue reading Fibromyalgia, Oxidative Stress and Nrf2 – Any Hope?
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Parkinson’s and Nrf2: New Research
A new study has been published in the journal Antioxidants and Redox Signaling by Dr. Bobby Thomas who is a neuroscientist with the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University. His study shows that NRF2 activation in an animal model boosts the cells production of its own antioxidant enzymes and manages inflammation at… Continue reading Parkinson’s and Nrf2: New Research
New Research Shows That Strawberries Activates Nrf2
Regarding strawberries Is this sweet fruit a Nef2 Activator? Keep reading. you’ll see. No matter if you’re a weekend warrior or an Olympian, we all want to perform at our very best. Sometimes a quarter of a second means reaching a goal of qualifying for the big Olympic stage but most times it it non-consequential.… Continue reading New Research Shows That Strawberries Activates Nrf2
How Nrf2 Activation can benefit your skin this summer
A quick glance through Pubmed unearthed some very interesting studies on how NRF2 activation benefits skin properties. Consider how much time you spend out in the sun. With the weather warming in the Northern Hemisphere at the time of this blog post, the dangers of UV radiation, sunburn are well known. Weather channels highlight the… Continue reading How Nrf2 Activation can benefit your skin this summer
Can Nrf2 Make Radiation and Chemotherapy Less Effective?
Latest research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry highlights a very interesting study led by USC professor Kelvin J. A. Davies. Typically, oxidative stress within the cells is not good, something to be avoided. The antioxidant industry is a multi-billion dollar industry encouraging people to eat foods high in antioxidants, in order to try… Continue reading Can Nrf2 Make Radiation and Chemotherapy Less Effective?
Alzheimer’s, a Ticking Timebomb. Could Nrf2 Help?
The study of demographics and aging is a fascinating field to review. During the course of the next 25 years people aged 65 and older will double. This will result in more than double the number of Alzheimer’s or other dementia cases than we see today. This will be because the 85 and older age… Continue reading Alzheimer’s, a Ticking Timebomb. Could Nrf2 Help?
Study – Fumarate Decreases Heart Attack Damage in Mice
In a recently published paper ‘Fumarate is cardioprotective via activation of the Nrf2 antioxidant pathway’ by Houman Ashrafian and colleagues is published in the journal Cell Metabolism on Tuesday 6 March 2012. Fumarate is a simple chemical compound or metabolite that forms part of the normal metabolic pathway the body uses to break down food… Continue reading Study – Fumarate Decreases Heart Attack Damage in Mice
Article Review: Nrf2, Guardian of Healthspan and Gatekeeper of Species Longevity?
There are so many interesting articles on Pubmed regarding Nrf2, but this one gives an excellent summary of what NRF2 activation can do for the body. Entitled: “Nrf2, a Guardian of Healthspan and Gatekeeper of Species Longevity.” Sanjay Gupta in his book “Chasing life, a quest for immortality” discusses the lengths and costs many people… Continue reading Article Review: Nrf2, Guardian of Healthspan and Gatekeeper of Species Longevity?
Nrf2 Drug Submitted for FDA approval for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
UPDATE April 2013 Biogen’s BG-12 has been approved by the FDA and is now marketed under the name Tecfidera. Google News reported 28 Feb 2012 that Biogen Idec has submitted for FDA approval for new drug to treat Multiple Sclerosis. The drug is known as BG-12 (Dimethyl Fuerate). Multiple Sclerosis impacts more that 400, 000… Continue reading Nrf2 Drug Submitted for FDA approval for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Estée Lauder unveils Nrf2 Antiaging SkinCare Product (Revitalizing Supreme)
Estée Lauder has unveiled its new anti-aging creme called Revitalizing supreme Global anti-aging creme. The product has been created in response the the huge European demand for a tsimple approach to beauty and skin care. Skin care has become increasingly more complex over the recent years. The Estée Lauder product has been derived from black… Continue reading Estée Lauder unveils Nrf2 Antiaging SkinCare Product (Revitalizing Supreme)