Journal of Aging Science

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey

Biography

Gülsüm Deveci is one of the members working in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, of Ankara city, of country Turkey

Publications

• Review   
  A Mini Review of Astaxhantin and Oxidative Stress in Aging
  Author(s): Gülsüm Deveci* and Nilüfer Acar Tek
  
  There are more than 300 theories attempting to explain old age or senescence, which is affected by genetic and environmental factors. Of all these theories, with respect to free radical theory, oxygen species occurring in the wake of extrinsic and intrinsic factors may trigger senescence and accelerate the aging process. Another reason for free radical generation is decrement of antioxidants and its components intake in diet. Astaxhantin (ASTX) has more antioxidant activity than other carotenoids. Because of this property, astaxhantin may be a substantial antioxidant source in the diet. In this review, we discuss antioxidant effects of astaxhantin on potential mechanisms in senescence. .. View more»
  

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