Glisodin
Glisodin is the
- Cantaloupe extract, which typically contains high quantities of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD)
- Gliadin, a wheat protein designed to protect SOD during the digestive process
Background
As oxygen metabolizes in the body, potentially harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) are created. The human body implements an antioxidant defense system to protect against ROS. In the event that these defenses are overpowered by the ROS, cell damage results (which is a major cause of aging in the body).
Research
A wide range of clinical research has been undertaken to study glisodin's antioxidant capacities.[citation needed] This has extended into a wide range of applications, including protection from ultraviolet radiation, athletic performance, cardiovascular health, ischemia and reperfusion injury.
A group of researchers in France and Germany led by Dr. Claus Muth concluded that glisodin is helpful in protecting against DNA damage caused by hyperbaric oxidation.[1] A 2005 study at Rutgers University also concluded that glisodin is helpful in enhancing athletic performance while minimizing fatigue.[2]
See also
- Superoxide dismutase
- Oxidative stress
- Antioxidants
References
- S2CID 22421934.
- ^ S. Arent, D. DiFabio, J. Greenwood, J. Pellegrino, C. Williams (2005). “Nutritional Supplementation In Male College Soccer Players: Effects On Performance And Oxidative Stress Archived 2008-08-27 at the Wayback Machine,” Human Performance Lab, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
External links
- Glisodin.org Research Community - clinical research related to SOD/gliadin