About this episode

The episode discusses new research on how excess antioxidants may promote tumor growth in existing cancers.

Send us Fan Mail New research finds that excess antioxidants can support tumor growth in preexisting cancers. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Oxidative Stress: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by mitochondrial metabolism cause damage; context determines whether they promote or suppress cancer.Glutathione Biology: Primary cellular antioxidant made from cysteine, glycine, and glutamate; works with peroxidase enzymes to protect against ROS.Antioxidant Paradox: Clinical trials (SELECT vitamin E, beta-ca...

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Host: Nick Jikomes

Guest: Isaac Harris

Topics covered

• Antioxidants
• Cancer Research
• Oxidative Stress
• Glutathione Biology
• Clinical Trials

Keywords

• antioxidants
• cancer
• oxidative stress
• glutathione
• clinical trials

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SELECT

Products: vitamin E, beta-carotene

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