Women avoiding hormone replacement therapy
Toxins interfere with proper thyroid function, as explained in the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPAs) article, What is Endocrine Disruption? The effects of endocrine (including thyroid) disruption include: Developmental malformations Interference with reproduction Increased cancer risk Disturbances in the immune and nervous system function These disruptions are caused by a number of manufactured and naturally occurring chemicals, including organochlorine compounds, ethane (DDT) and its metabolite DDE, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
When mitochondria are impaired in some physiological or pathological conditions with mtDNA damage and mitochondrial dysfunction, mitophagy can remove damaged mitochondria to maintain cell homeostasis
Heres a comprehensive look at how these antioxidants operate: Master Antioxidant Role: Glutathione neutralises free radicals before they damage DNA, proteins, and cell membranes throughout your entire body
Moeller SM, Jacques PF, Blumberg JB
People with Alcohol Dependence: Chronic alcohol consumption can impair B12 absorption and lead to deficiency
