45 docs tagged with "Oxidative Stress"

A delicious cereal-to-snack hybrid with satisfying crunch, steady energy, and a low glycemic profile. Perfect for breakfast or anytime snacking.

A polyphenol-rich breakfast bowl with high fibre, combining ginger, omega-3 nuts, blueberry polyphenols, and probiotic yogurt.

Mitochondrial energising smoothie rich in polyphenols, magnesium, and antioxidants

A warm savoury breakfast skillet with eggs, greens, and slow carbohydrates for steady morning energy.

A fibre-rich bean and vegetable chilli with warming spices and slow carbohydrates for steady energy and satiety.

Roasted sweet potato with creamed corn and a mixed lipid phase to enhance carotenoid absorption; served with broccoli for fibre and glucosinolates.

Turmeric- and ginger-spiced lentil dish rich in fibre, folate, and polyphenols

A warming drink combining turmeric (curcumin) with milk/fat for enhanced curcumin absorption

A nitrate-rich, polyphenol-dense bowl combining leafy greens, beets, berries, nuts, and early harvest olive oil

Polyphenol-rich midday salad with quinoa or lentils, vegetables, avocado, and early harvest olive oil

Lipid-soluble carotenoid that stabilizes omega-3–rich membranes; supports mitochondrial and cellular resilience

Neuroprotective carotenoid; vitamin A precursor; supports immune regulation and neuronal development

Neuroprotective carotenoid; accumulates in neural tissues and retina; supports cognitive performance

Neuroprotective carotenoid; found in tomatoes; absorption enhanced by cooking and dietary fat

Neuroprotective carotenoid; accumulates in neural tissues and retina; supports cognitive performance

Electron transport chain cofactor and antioxidant relevant to mitochondrial function

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant; bioavailability enhanced with piperine and fats

Polyphenol; antioxidant; gut barrier/LPS modulation; supports microbiome

Polyphenol; antioxidant; mitochondrial support; bioavailability improved with vitamin C

Soy isoflavone; ECS modulation via FAAH inhibition; anti-inflammatory/neuroprotective

Potent antioxidant polyphenol from extra-virgin olive oil; anti-inflammatory

Phenolic compound in olive oil; neuroprotective effects and precursor to hydroxytyrosol

Secoiridoid polyphenol in extra-virgin olive oil; antioxidant and NRF2 activation

Major secoiridoid polyphenol in olive oil; oleuropein aglycone supports mitophagy, SIRT1, and AMPK activation

Mood and cognition support; sensitive to heat/light; culinary-first use

Key SCFA supporting mitochondrial function, gut barrier integrity, and neuroinflammation reduction

Microbial metabolites supporting gut barrier, immune tone, and brain function

Microbiome-derived metabolite from ellagitannins; supports mitochondrial resilience and mitophagy

Essential omega-3 precursor; limited conversion to DHA/EPA

(EPA, DHA) Anti-inflammatory, membrane, and neuromodulatory lipids central to BRAIN Diet

Omega-6 PUFA; eicosanoid precursor; balance with omega-3s

Essential omega-6; precursor to arachidonic acid and eicosanoids

Cofactor in redox enzymes; dopamine β-hydroxylase; iron metabolism interplay

Cofactor for MnSOD (SOD2); mitochondrial antioxidant defense

Antioxidant enzyme cofactor (GPx); supports redox balance

Cofactor in neurotransmission and antioxidant enzymes; dopamine modulation

Neurodevelopment; immune regulation; antioxidant via carotenoids

Antioxidant; supports iron absorption; neuronal SVCT2 transport

Lipid-phase antioxidant; protects PUFA (DHA) in membranes

Dietary strategies targeting inflammation, neurochemical balance, mitochondrial function, and gut-brain axis to support attention, focus, and executive function

Dietary interventions targeting mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurochemical balance to slow cognitive decline and support neuroprotection

Nutritional strategies targeting HPA axis regulation, stress response, neurochemical balance, and gut-brain communication to reduce anxiety and support emotional regulation

Nutritional approaches to support mood stability and cognitive function through modulation of neurotransmitter balance, mitochondrial health, and inflammatory pathways

Food-first dietary interventions targeting neurochemical balance, inflammation, gut-brain axis, and metabolic health to support mood regulation and emotional resilience