Hydroxyl radical production

1. Dietary restriction decreases hydroxyl radical production in rats.

   “the ad libitum fed group maintained a higher production of superoxide and hydroxyl radicals when compared to the food restricted group of the same age.”

   Animalscompared with age-matched ad libitum fed ratsliver microsomes

   Modulation of free radicals and superoxide dismutases by age and dietary restriction

   Aging (Milan, Italy)·1 Dec 1990

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