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peroxidation

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peroxidation [pəˌrɒksɪˈdeɪʃən]
n
(Chemistry) a type of reaction in which oxygen atoms are formed leading to the production of peroxides. It is stimulated in the body by certain toxins and infections


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The shelf-life of this ultra-high pressure supercritical CO2 extract of Haematococcus pluvialis is bolstered by Valensa's proprietary O2B Peroxidation Blocker technology.
PrB extract administration also resulted in reduced lipid peroxidation products (38 and 79%) and higher brain ascorbic acid levels (21 and 64%) in both PrB30 and PrB60treated groups, respectively, and higher glutathione levels (28%) in the PrB60-treated group.
It causes lipid peroxidation in skin cells, leading to the production of damaging free radicals.
 
 
 
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