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6 articles in “Antioxidants & Detox”
Quercetin: Anti-Inflammatory Evidence, Zinc & the Real Picture
Quercetin became one of the most searched supplements during the pandemic due to its proposed zinc ionophore mechanism, but its anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, and antiallergic evidence deserves a proper look — alongside an honest assessment of its absorption problem.
Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa): What the Evidence Really Shows
Black seed oil has a longer history of medicinal use than almost any supplement on the market, and the modern evidence for blood sugar, blood pressure, and respiratory health is more compelling than most people realise — alongside claims that remain entirely unsupported.
Milk Thistle (Silymarin) for Liver Health: Evidence-Based Review
Silymarin — the active complex extracted from milk thistle seeds — has genuine clinical evidence for improving liver enzyme levels in NAFLD and alcohol-related liver stress, though it is often misrepresented as a cure for serious liver disease.
Turmeric vs Curcumin Supplements: Bioavailability, Evidence & Best Forms
Raw turmeric contains only about 3% curcumin by weight, and most of that passes through your gut unabsorbed — but the right formulation changes everything. Here is what the evidence actually says about curcumin's anti-inflammatory effects and how to choose a product that works.
Green Tea Extract vs Drinking Green Tea: Why EGCG Supplements Win on Dose
Green tea is one of the most-studied plant compounds for human health. The problem is that you would need to drink 10 or more cups daily to reach therapeutic EGCG doses. Standardised extracts solve this.
NAC Supplement Guide: Glutathione, Liver Health, and Lung Support
NAC is used in NHS hospitals to treat paracetamol overdose. As a supplement, it raises glutathione levels more effectively than taking glutathione directly. Here is what the evidence shows.
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