Abstract
2/2003
vol. 2
Antioxidant activity of estrogens
(Prz Menopauz 2003, 2: 19–22)
Online publish date: 2003/04/11
The activity of reactive oxygen intermediates (free radicals) is one of the mechanisms
of the ageing process. In particular, lipid peroxidation is the main factor of cells ageing and makes lipoproteins more atherogenic. There are still many studies on prophylactic administration of antioxidant substances as a diet or drugs.
At present more and more attention is paid to the antioxidant effect of estrogens, administered as part of hormonal replacement therapy in peri- and postmenopausal women.
of the ageing process. In particular, lipid peroxidation is the main factor of cells ageing and makes lipoproteins more atherogenic. There are still many studies on prophylactic administration of antioxidant substances as a diet or drugs.
At present more and more attention is paid to the antioxidant effect of estrogens, administered as part of hormonal replacement therapy in peri- and postmenopausal women.
Keywords
hormonal replacement therapy, reactive oxygen intermediates
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