Even more importantly, its well-established by science that the longest living people in the world, with the least rates of cancer and chronic disease, eat diets rich in so called anti-nutrients. Blue zone diets, and the Mediterranean diet, are perfect examples that emerged from studies on the eating habits of people living in regions known for their health and longevity
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MEL decreased MDA levels, inhibited NOX4 expression, boosted Nrf2-mediated antioxidant defenses, and blocked apoptotic and necrotic processes following LPS administration
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However, many people still develop deficiencies due to diet, absorption issues, or lifestyle factors