NRF stimulator (Protandim) is different from other antioxidant supplements in the way it works. Instead of providing the body with additional dietary antioxidants (regular supplements fall into this category and are commonly called consumable or “direct” antioxidants), Protandim works from within your body, to help fight free radicals and protect against oxidative stress. This is why Protandim is different than any other antioxidant on the market today; your body is actually producing the antioxidant power.
My question is that any specific deference between the anti-oxidant and NRF stimulator. Any document related to that field is useful to me.
Hello, Awani,
The major difference is in their respective bioactivity. Antioxidants prevent degradation of molecules that are of highest priority (e.g. DNA, etc.). On the other end, NRF stimulators (some drugs that are still under study) are in theory, capable of significantly stimulating the production of transcriptional factors needed for regulating the production of antioxidant proteins. For more information, refer to: 10.1080/10408390701425615
As per Protandim, I haven't come across a systematic review or pooling of trial results involving this supplement which the makers claim to have NRF stimulating capacity. Please see search link attached: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/?term=Protandim
Try checking other indexing sources, too.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Arizaldo
Numerous publications on positive effect of Protandin were co-authored by
Dr. McCord (Chief Science Officer for LifeVantage Corp. the manufacturer of Protandim and primary sponsor of the project). He holds equity in the Company and serves on its Board of Directors.
Dr. Hybertson serves as a paid consultant to the Company, and holds equity.
Dr. Gao holds equity in the Company.
Independent ClinicalTrial.gov NCT02172625, no positive effect of Protandin
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