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Polyphenols Oxidative Stress

Meaning

This describes the beneficial physiological interaction where dietary polyphenols, a diverse class of phytochemicals found in plant-based foods, act as potent antioxidants to mitigate the damaging effects of oxidative stress on cellular structures. Oxidative stress is a state of imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body’s ability to detoxify them, a process that contributes significantly to cellular aging and hormonal dysfunction. Clinically, incorporating polyphenol-rich foods or supplements is a strategy to reduce systemic oxidative load, thereby protecting endocrine tissues and neurological integrity from free radical damage.