Tag: Cell membrane protection

Intense exercise can increase the body's oxygen consumption by 10 to 20 times, leading to a rise in reactive oxygen species (ROS) and potential oxidative damage. During this process, one specific antioxidant is critical for protecting the integrity of cell membranes.

Research has consistently demonstrated that the trace mineral selenium exhibits a synergistic, or "sparing," effect on vitamin E. This powerful relationship means that adequate selenium levels help preserve the body's stores of vitamin E, allowing it to be more efficient in its antioxidant functions. The two nutrients work together to protect cells from the harmful effects of free radicals and oxidative stress.