Alzheimer's disease progresses through the death of specific brain neurons. Recent research reveals that in Alzheimer's disease, the brain is under increased oxidative stress, and that this increased free radical production may be an underlying source of neuronal loss.1 Whether or not oxidative stress is a primary source of the neural damage, it is an important link in the chain of events leading to neuron death. For this reason, reducing oxidative damage may be beneficial in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's.

The Oxidative Stress Analysis (Blood and Urine) identifies urinary salicylate markers of hydroxyl radical activity, urine lipid peroxides, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione, revealing the sources of potential cellular damage behind memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.

References:
1 Markesbery WR. Oxidative stress hypothesis in Alzheimer's disease. Free Rad Biol Med 1997;23(1):134-147.

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