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Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), of which selenium is a co-factor, acts as non-specific catalyst, facilitating the conversion of peroxides to corresponding alcohols and water, thus preventing the formation of additional ROS produced by the break-down of peroxides by means of glutathione oxidation
However, a Cochrane systematic review encompassing five randomized controlled trials (415 women) found insufficient very low-quality evidence to support its effectiveness in improving clinical pregnancy rate (RR 1.38, 95% CI 0.91 to 2.10), live birth rate, overall pain, miscarriage rate (Peto OR 1.99, 95% CI 0.20 to 19.37), or endometriosis recurrence (RR 0.84, 95% CI 0.30 to 2.36), highlighting the need for higher-quality trials (65)
Lutein protects against -amyloid peptide-induced oxidative stress in cerebrovascular endothelial cells through modulation of Nrf-2 and NF-b
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