Excessive augmentation in the levels of free oxygen radicals causes a decline of thiols and consequently lipid peroxidation
Antioxidants are adjunctive to medical therapy Oral antioxidants include vitamin B, C, polypodium, glutathione & melatonin Topical antioxidants include vitamin B, C, E, & ferulic acid Oral antioxidants are easier to use for most patients Topical antioxidants can be considered in some patients Skin irritation is the most common side effect of topical antioxidants, esp
Much of the research discussed in this article comes from laboratory and animal studies, and additional human clinical research is needed to better understand its safety and effectiveness
It has the molecular formula C 78 H 123 N 23 O 23 S 2 , a molecular weight of 1,815.1 g/mol, and CAS number 221231-10-3, and contains an intramolecular disulfide bridge that constrains its conformation