Description
Pterostilbene is a compound naturally found in blueberries. It is similar to resveratrol and is provided as a dietary supplement. Studies have shown that Pterostilbene can reduce inflammation and provide antioxidant benefits.
Pterostilbene is the next generation of resveratrol, an extract of small nuts (blueberries, grapes, cranberries, etc.). It has many functions such as antioxidant, anti-cell proliferation, lowering blood fat, inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2, anti-cancer and anti-fungal.
Antioxidant mechanism
Pterostilbene is considered to be a powerful natural antioxidant, mainly manifested in:
1.Reduce oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species, such as hydrogen peroxide H2O2 and superoxide anion O2;
2.The expression of catalase in different cell lines increased, such as total glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione reductase, superoxide dismutase SOD, etc. The antioxidant effect of Pterostilbene may work through multiple interrelated mechanisms.
