It appears to influence growth factors and cellular signaling pathways involved in repair
Clinical studies examining oxidative stress biomarkers in individuals with migraine have found that the number of monthly headache days was negatively correlated with serum concentrations of two antioxidant enzymes, catalase and superoxide dismutase, and total antioxidant capacity while being positively correlated with serum levels of glutathione peroxidase 1, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde ( Oxidative stress primarily refers to the process of oxidative damage resulting from an imbalance between oxidative and antioxidant systems in cells and tissues, leading to the accumulation of free radicals and ROS (46)
Chechowska M, Gajewska J, Szczepanik E, Mazur J, Cychol A, Kuniar-Paka A, Ambroszkiewicz J (2025) Oxidative stress indicated by nuclear transcription factor Nrf2 and glutathione status in the blood of young children with autism spectrum disorder: pilot study
The potential benefits and adverse effects of phytic acid supplement in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
and on the other hand, inhibiting the PERK/eIF2/CHOP apoptotic signaling axis and the subsequent activation of caspase-12 and caspase-3, thereby reducing dopaminergic neuronal apoptosis and improving motor function in PD models (55)
Etiology, pathophysiology and biomarkers of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome