This iron buildup is harmful because it triggers oxidative stress, a process that damages cells by producing toxic molecules.

Old people smell” is caused by 2-nonenal, a compound from oxidized skin fats. Mushrooms, rich in antioxidants like ergothioneine and spermidine, may help prevent this odor by promoting cellular ...

Summary: A groundbreaking study reveals that neurons can burn fat, challenging the long-held belief that the brain relies solely on glucose for fuel. Researchers discovered that when glucose is scarce ...

Butterfield, D.A. (2020) Brain Lipid Peroxidation and Alzheimer Disease Synergy between the Butterfield and Mattson Laboratories. Ageing Research Reviews, 64, Article ID 101049.

known as lipid peroxidation, compared to amounts in Alzheimer's-only or control brains. Weakened antioxidant defense systems: The team found that the activity of several key enzymes that protect the ...