Monthly Archives: February 2016

Red Korean Ginseng – Important for healthy vessels

Red Korean Ginseng Leads to Recoupling of eNOS (Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase) and Restoration of the Endothelial Function

Disorders of the blood vessels and the cardiovascular system are widespread civilization diseases.
The so-called endothelial function is crucial for vascular health. An endothelial dysfunction is a systemic pathological state of the endothelium and can be broadly defined as an imbalance between vasodilating and vasoconstricting substances. The frequency of endothelial dysfunction increases with age. Continue reading

Tocotrienols and Tocopherols (Vitamin E) – Protection against Oxidative Stress, Radiation Damage and Uncoupling

Radiation damage is an annoying side effect of radiation therapy causing the so-called endothelial dysfunction, which often results in tissues damage.

Radiotherapy may cause damage to the cells of the vascular endothelium (endothelial cells), since oxidative stress is increased by radiation.
But not only radiation causes of oxidative stress. Continue reading