The Secret to Healthy Aging? Scientists Uncover the Power of Selenoproteins

From SciTechDaily

Many foods are marketed for their antioxidant benefits, which help neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS)—highly reactive molecules that can damage lipids, proteins, and DNA in human cells. Excess ROS accumulation is linked to age-related diseases, including cancer, highlighting the need to maintain a balanced oxidant/antioxidant system.

A recent study published in Blood by researchers from Osaka University and other institutions in Japan explores the critical antioxidant role of selenoproteins. The study examines how disrupting selenoprotein production impacts different cell types and hematopoiesis, the process of blood cell formation.