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Antioxidants, the large, complex molecules that neutralize free radicals, are very specific in the types of oxidant molecules they neutralize and the tissues on which they are effective. For decades, scientists have explored the sources of antioxidants, how they work, and how best to use them in human health. The growing attention to the links ... Read more
Antioxidants are emerging as a vital roadway to health. They are clearing the path of free radicals and oxidative stress, fighting inflammation, and carrying the torch for oral and systemic health. There are several thousand antioxidants, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients and compounds. Some antioxidants are produced within the body; others must be ... Read more
For the patient in the dentist’s chair, saliva is little more than a nuisance—a potential cause of drowning or embarrassment from drooling. But this humble bodily fluid is essential for oral health and for systemic health as well. Saliva is 98 percent water. The remaining 2 percent is made of proteins, electrolytes, enzymes, hormones, and ... Read more