Evidence supporting the use of: SOD (Superoxide Dismutase, antioxidant activity)
For the health condition: Aging (prevention)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is an endogenous antioxidant enzyme that plays a key role in protecting cells from oxidative stress by catalyzing the dismutation of superoxide radicals into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. The rationale for using SOD in aging prevention is based on the "free radical theory of aging," which posits that accumulated oxidative damage contributes to the aging process and age-related diseases. Scientific studies in cell cultures and animal models have shown that enhancing SOD activity can reduce oxidative damage and, in some cases, extend lifespan or decrease markers of aging. For example, transgenic mice overexpressing SOD have demonstrated delayed onset of age-related pathologies. However, evidence in humans is limited. Oral supplementation with SOD is challenging because the enzyme is degraded in the gastrointestinal tract, though some formulations (e.g., coated or plant-derived SOD) aim to address this. Clinical trials in humans are few and generally small, with mixed or modest results regarding improvements in oxidative stress markers or subjective well-being. As such, while the theoretical and preclinical basis is strong, robust clinical evidence for SOD supplementation in aging prevention is lacking. Therefore, the use of SOD for aging prevention is supported by scientific rationale and some preliminary data, but definitive human evidence is currently insufficient.
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Cardiovascular Disease
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