Free radicals come from normal body processes, but they also increase because of: Poor sleep Stress Alcohol and smoking Illness Medication side effects Poor nutrition Environmental pollutants When oxidative stress rises, your body must work harder to protect and repair itself
Studies show that the C667T and A1298C variants increase the relative risk : high homocysteine, stroke, and heart disease[ref][ref][ref][ref][ref] neural tube defects and cleft lip[ref] preeclampsia and hypertension in pregnancy[ref][ref] miscarriage[ref][ref] depression or anxiety[ref][ref][ref][ref][ref] Alzheimers[ref][ref] autism spectrum disorder (C677T only according to 2026 meta-analysis)[ref] rare problems with nitrous oxide[ref], but most have no problems[ref] Lets dig into the details of what research studies and clinical trials show
Numerous clinical studies have repeatedly shown plant sterols to be effective for reducing LDL
Both require consistency, and both deliver best results when combined with adequate protein intake, resistance training, and proper sleep habits
Amy Lewis, MD, a board-certified cosmetic and medical dermatologist
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