Getting to Know the NRF Family: Master Regulators of Health and Homeostasis Our cells have natural defense and repair systems controlled by the Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (NRF) family of proteins. These important transcription factors act like cellular supervisors, coordinating teams of genes involved in critical health processes. Let’s […]
Blog , Journal Reviews
Posted on:
Milk Thistle and NRF2
Milk Thistle and NRF2 in Combating NASH Milk Thistle, (Silybum marianum L.), considered a weed in many places, has been getting attention due to its active component, silybin. Silybin, part of silymarin, a standardized extract of milk thistle, has shown promising results in improving nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a liver disease, […]
Blog , Journal Reviews
Posted on:
Resveratrol and NRF2
Exploring Resveratrol’s Potential to Activate NRF2 Signaling Resveratrol is an antioxidant found naturally in foods like grapes, peanuts, and red wine. Some exciting new research shows it may help activate NRF2 – a protein that controls our cells’ natural defense systems. NRF2 is like a supervisor for our cells’ crew […]
Blog , Journal Reviews
Posted on:
Luteolin and NRF2
A powerful pair for health What is Luteolin? You’ve probably eaten luteolin before if you’re a fan of broccoli, thyme, celery, and other green veggies. Luteolin is a plant compound called a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables. Researchers have become really interested in it lately for its potential […]
Blog , Journal Reviews
Posted on:
The Power of Sulforaphane
Unleashing the Potential of NRF2 Sulforaphane (SFN), a natural compound found in veggies like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, is making waves in the world of science for its impressive health benefits. One of the main reasons behind these benefits is its knack for regulating the NRF2-antioxidant response element pathway. Sulforaphane […]
Blog , Journal Reviews
Posted on:
Coffee and NRF2: How Your Daily Coffee May Offer More Than Just a Wake-Up Call
For many, the day doesn’t start until the first sip of coffee. As one of the most cherished beverages globally, coffee’s rich aroma and invigorating taste are not its only benefits. A deeper dive into its biochemistry reveals that coffee may play a protective role against chronic liver disease, hepatocellular […]
Blog , Journal Reviews
Posted on:
The Power of NRF2: How Certain Foods Can Activate Your Body’s Natural Defenses
Our bodies are amazing machines, equipped with natural mechanisms to defend against harmful influences like oxidative stress and inflammation. One of these defense systems involves a protein called Nrf2. When activated, Nrf2 turns on genes that produce antioxidant and detoxification enzymes, helping protect our cells from damage. Research suggests that […]
Blog , Journal Reviews
Posted on:
NRF2: Activating Our Cellular Defenses
Here’s a basic explanation of how Nrf2 activates cellular defenses against stress and damage, such as from radiation: What is Nrf2? Nrf2 (Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2) is a protein in our cells that helps protect them from damage caused by things like oxidative stress (which can happen when […]