Nutraceuticals Against Oxidative Stress in Allergic Diseases

Area of Science:

• Dietary antioxidants and nutraceuticals
• Allergic disorders
• Oxidative stress

Background:

• Antioxidant mechanisms involve endogenous and exogenous compounds crucial for counteracting oxidative stress.
• Phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables possess beneficial properties for health and disease prevention.
• Nutraceuticals are bioactive food components with positive health effects, potentially preventing or treating disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the applications of nutraceuticals in managing allergic disorders.
• To explore the role of exogenous dietary antioxidant supplementation in conditions like asthma, dermatitis, and food allergies.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on exogenous dietary antioxidant supplementation in allergic conditions.
• Analysis of research investigating the impact on oxidative stress markers and antioxidant systems.

Main Results:

• Promising results observed in conditions such as bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies.
• Positive outcomes linked to reduced oxidative stress markers and enhanced antioxidant systems.
• Anti-inflammatory effects were noted in some cases.

Conclusions:

• Scientifically standardized exogenous nutraceuticals show effectiveness in managing allergic disorders.
• Further large-scale, unbiased studies are required, especially those incorporating a wider array of oxidative stress biomarkers.