POLY MVA – a dietary supplement containing α-lipoic acid palladium complex, enhances cellular DNA

POLY MVA, a commercially available health supplement containing α-lipoic acid palladium complex, was evaluated for its potential to enhance the repair of radiation-induced DNA damage. Treatment of human peripheral blood…

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Effects of a ketogenic diet on the quality of life in 16 patients with advanced cancer: A pilot trial

Background: Tumor patients exhibit an increased peripheral demand of fatty acids and protein. Contrarily, tumors utilize glucose as their main source of energy supply. Thus, a diet supplying the cancer…

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Vascular oxidative stress and inflammation increase with age: ameliorating effects of α-lipoic acid supplementation

Increased oxidative stress and inflammation causally contribute to cardiovascular diseases, for which advanced age is a major risk factor. We found that indicators of oxidative stress, including NADPH oxidase activity…

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