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Glossary: Peroxides
 


Definition
Free radicals that are by-products formed in our bodies when molecules of fat react with oxygen.

Also: Peroxide

Topics Related To Peroxides
Adolescent AcneRecommendation Tea Tree oil
"124 patients with mild to moderate acne in a single-blind randomized trial were given either a 5% gel of tea-tree oil or 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion..."

Adult Acne

Recommendation Tea Tree oil
"124 patients with mild to moderate acne in a single-blind randomized trial were given either a 5% gel of tea-tree oil or 5% benzoyl peroxide lotion..."

Recommendation Vitamin E
"...The acne of both men and women improves with these treatments, probably by reducing the development of lipid peroxides..."

Antioxidant Requirement

The Condition
"...For example, ROS or RNS may be dissipated from a lipid soluble environment, without lipid peroxide formation, to a water soluble environment through the availability of, in sequence, ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10), vitamin E and vitamin C..."

Body Odor

Recommendation Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
"For excessive underarm odor, try using a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide (3%) - cheap, effective, widely available..."

Catalase

As A Treatment
"...Function Catalase catalyses conversion of Hydrogen Peroxide, a powerful and potentially harmful oxidizing agent, to water and molecular oxygen (metabolic products which the body can use..."

Coffee Enema

As A Treatment
"...Periodically run boiling water, peroxide, or other comparable antimicrobial agent through the empty bag to discourage mold growth when not in use..."

Eclampsia / Preeclampsia

Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"Several studies imply that harmful free radicals called lipid peroxides contribute to preeclampsia [Khan KS, Chien Pl..."

Essential Fatty Acids

As A Treatment
"...sequence Are precursors of derivatives such as DHA, which are needed by the most active tissues - brain, retina, adrenal glands and testes Help our immune system fight infections by enhancing peroxide production Help prevent the development of allergies..."

Glutathione Peroxidase

Related Topic
"A family of antioxidant enzymes containing selenium which are important in the reduction of different hydroperoxides, including hydrogen peroxide which is involved in the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and increase in perspiration..."

Green Tea

As A Treatment
"...When the active oxygen is combined with fats in our body, it is called lipid peroxide..."

Hepatitis

Recommendation Vitamin E
"...Studies of the blood lipid peroxide status and vitamin E levels in patients with chronic active hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease..."

Liver Detoxification Profile

As A Treatment
"...In the comprehensive version of this profile, the urine specimen is analyzed for levels of lipid peroxides..."

Ozone / Oxidative Therapy

As A Treatment
"...Hydrogen peroxide (H202) is made up of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms..."

Peroxidation

Related Topic
"A type of oxidation that results in the formation of peroxides in body tissues which contain high proportions of oxygen..."

Pregnancy-Related Issues

Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"Several studies imply that harmful free radicals called lipid peroxides contribute to preeclampsia [Khan KS, Chien Pl..."

Recommendation Vitamin E
"Several studies imply that harmful free radicals called lipid peroxides contribute to pre-eclampsia [Khan KS, Chien Pl..."

Premature Hair Graying

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"There have been testimonies regarding partial restoration of hair color during the long-term use of hydrogen peroxide baths..."

Premature/Signs of Aging

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"There are many testimonies of the anti-aging benefits of oxidation therapies as simple as the hydrogen peroxide bath..."

Probiotics

As A Treatment
"...help us in many different ways such as ... Kill or inhibit harmful bacteria by secreting small quantities of antibiotic-like substances, including lactic acid, acetic acid, benzoic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acidolin, lactocidin and acidophilin..."

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"Many people with arthritis report that the hydrogen peroxide bath has helped them greatly..."

Test Antioxidant Status

As A Treatment
"...They can stabilize and destroy lipid peroxides - damaged fats in your body caused by excess free radicals and the consumption of high-fat food..."

Vaginitis/Vaginal Infection

The Condition
"...partners seems of only marginal value, and the distinguishing characteristic of the infection is nearly no Lactobacillus vaginal presence, the main part of the flora that retains the lactic acid and peroxide balance so important in a healthy vagina..."

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"...Additionally it showed that 72% of the healthy women and 77% of those with vaginosis produced hydrogen peroxide for its bactericidal effect..."

Vitamin B6 Requirement

The Condition
"...industry and plating materials and anti-tarnish agents used in metal manufacturing Tartrazine (yellow dye #5): From 1949-1970 nearly 1 million pounds per year were used in foods and medications Peroxides and free radicals found in abundance in our food supply as oxidized fats..."

Vitamin E

As A Treatment
"...Vitamin E works alongside other antioxidant nutrients including selenium, vitamin C, beta-carotene and others to quench free radicals, peroxides and other potentially harmful substances..."

Vitamin E Requirement

The Condition
"...These toxic by-products include hydrogen peroxide, superoxide, and hypochlorite..."

Warts

Recommendation Ozone / Oxidative Therapy
"Food grade hydrogen peroxide (36%) can be applied directly to the wart with a Q-tip, while being very careful not to contact normal skin..."





Last updated: Oct 26, 2007


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