D. Chikkanna ¹, B. M. Rudresha ¹, V. Ramakrishna ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, BG Nagara -571 448, Mandya District, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Free radicals are generated in smali quantities in the body as a result of oxidation of nutrients. The excessive production of free radicals leads to number of clinical conditions. A disturbance in the balance between the production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and antioxidant defense mechanisms causes oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is considered to be one of the links between diabetes and its complications. An increase in oxidative stress may contribute to the development of oxidative protein damage in diabetic patients.

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M. Subhas Chandrappa ¹, B. M. ¹, V. Ramakrishna ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B.G. Nagara-571 448, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Free radicals such as superoxide anion (O₂) and hydroxyl (OH) radicals and nonfree radical species such as H₂O₂ and singlet oxygen (O₂), are different forms of activated oxygen produced continuously in cells as accidental byproduct of metabolism or deliberately during some reactions such as phagocytosis. The effects of free radicals in human beings have been recently considered as their close relation to toxicity, diseases and aging.

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A. Rajeshwari ¹, G. N. Somashekar ¹, B. M. Rudresha ¹, V. Ramakrishna ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Balagangadharanatha Nagara -571 448, IN

Abstract

In recent years, there tias been a global trend towards the use of natural phytochemicals present in the natural resources, such as fruits, vegetables, oil seeds and herbs as antioxidants and functional foods. Natural antioxidants can be used in the food industry and there is evidence that these substances may exert their antioxidant effects within the human body.

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