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Oxidative Stress Countermeasures

Meaning

Oxidative Stress Countermeasures are a collection of clinical, nutritional, and pharmacological strategies employed to neutralize the damaging effects of excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) within the body’s tissues. Oxidative stress, which is a detrimental imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s ability to detoxify them, contributes significantly to cellular aging, chronic inflammation, and disease pathology. These countermeasures aim to bolster the endogenous antioxidant defense systems and directly quench free radicals to protect vital cellular structures, including DNA, lipids, and proteins. They are fundamental to mitigating age-related decline and maintaining cellular integrity.