Should Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in Human Body be controlled with Antioxidant Supplement?

Silvana D Harikedua*

Received: May 05, 2018;   Published: May 10, 2018

DOI: 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000103

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Abstract

Nutraceutical or functional food industry become fast-developed industry nowadays. It is likely that consumers not only looking for healthy and nutritious food, but also they need something that can give functional benefits to their health. These varieties of products are widely available in the market, for example, isolated nutrients, dietary supplements and diets, herbal products, and processed foods such as cereals, soups and beverages. One benefit that is offered from those products is an antioxidant capacity, which can help reduce the reactive oxygen species in our body. From the biochemistry perspective, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in the human body can act as double-edged sword. It plays an important role in signalling molecule reaction, but it is also responsible for the oxidative stress in the human body that can lead to degenerative disease. This essay will focus on recent studies related to the two faces role of ROS in the human body. This review also will highlight the use of antioxidant supplement in human health.

Introduction| What is ROS?| Conclusion| References|