Oxidative Stress, Antioxidants & Healing from Chronic Stress & Trauma

Oxidative Stress

Medical Definition of oxidative stress: physiological #stress on the body that is caused by the cumulative damage done by free radicals inadequately neutralized by #antioxidants and that is held to be associated with #aging. (Merriam-Webster).

Robert Sapolsky on Stress 
(2011). 

Robert Sapolsky: The Psychology of Stress. 
(2012). 

How stress affects your body: Sharon Horesh Bergquist
Ted Ed. (2015). 

5 Ways to Stop Oxidative Stress for a Longer Life

Duvall, T. (2016). Honey Colony. Retrieved from: https://www.honeycolony.com/article/6-ways-to-stop-oxidative-stress-for-a-longer-life/.

Natural Remedies for Fighting Oxidative Stress to Improve Health

Wong, C. (2019). Very Well. Retrieved from: https://www.verywellhealth.com/oxidative-stress-and-your-health-89492. 

Antioxidants: Foods that help fight against oxidative stress

12 Healthy Foods High in Antioxidants
Healthline. Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-high-in-antioxidants.

"Antioxidants are compounds produced in your body and found in foods. They help defend your cells from damage caused by potentially harmful molecules known as free radicals.

When free radicals accumulate, they may cause a state known as oxidative stress. This may damage your DNA and other important structures in your cells.

Sadly, chronic oxidative stress can increase your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer (1Trusted Source).

Fortunately, eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help increase your blood antioxidant levels to fight oxidative stress and reduce the risk of these diseases."

10 Antioxidant Super Foods
Magee, E. (2010). WebMD. Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/10-super-foods#1.

Benefits & Strategies to Increase Your Intake of Phytonutrients
Dolson, L. VeryWell. Retrieved from: https://www.verywellfit.com/phytonutrients-phytochemicals-2242002.

Videos

Oxidative Stress 
Dr. David Perlmutter. (2014). Retrieved here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WBtlHtETPA.

What is Oxidative Stress, Free Radicals and Antioxidants: Katie Rose. 

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