Tag: Cellular dysfunction

Over four decades of research have consistently linked lipid peroxidation to significant cellular damage and numerous diseases. This biological process, in which free radicals attack lipids in cell membranes, initiates a destructive chain reaction that compromises cellular integrity and function, contributing to conditions from premature aging to neurodegenerative disorders.

Hypernatremia, defined as a serum sodium level over 145 mEq/L, is associated with a mortality rate as high as 45% in children with acute cases. This serious electrolyte disturbance can paradoxically occur in malnourished individuals, especially in the presence of dehydration, and is a key concern for clinical nutritionists.