關於 oxidative stress and disease ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

PRODUCTS REVIEW - MINTONDEMAND

1. ORGANIC TUMERIC + BLACK PEPPER - ENERGY + IMMUNITY 90 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: With Vitamin B6 for normal energy levels and zinc for the protection of cells from oxidative stress, as well as the maintenance of hair, skin, nails, vision, bones and cognitive function. A synergistic blend contributing to normal hormonal activity, macronutrient metabolism and all-round wellbeing.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian, organic and gluten/dairy/soy free formula] Up to 3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: I have taken these capsules for about two weeks and I can really feel the difference. Some how it makes my system feel cleaner and more refreshed. I definitely love the convenience of it being in a capsule. I do feel more energy and feel like these may have helped prevent rosier cheeks due to eczema. Highly recommend.

2. PRO-B+++ - HIGH STRENGTH DIGESTIVE BALANCE 30 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: 20 billion live organisms per capsule – combining 8 strains of specially selected organisms. The National Library of Medicine reports that mixtures of strains of bacteria (rather than single strain probiotics) had beneficial effects on: IBS, gut function, diarrhoea, immune function, respiratory tract infections and inflammatory bowel disease, amongst others. One capsule = the equivalent of 40 tubs of probiotic yogurt but without any sugars, artificial flavourings or colourings.

✳️INFO: [Refrigeration not required + Vegetarian and gluten free formula] Up to 1 month supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day, before meals.

🔴MY REVIEW: This’s by far the best probiotic I have tried. This not only improved my digestive system, but most importantly, I also think it boosted my energy and slightly reduced my weight. Overall, I really recommend this health supplement. It can help my body detoxify. After taking these capsules for a month, I feel that my whole person is refreshed.

3. ORGANIC MINT COMPLEX - IODINE-RICH FORMULA 100 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A comprehensive organic blend combining seaweed, spirulina, artichoke, chlorella, green tea, ashwagandha root and cayenne providing support for thyroid/cognitive/nerve function, energy levels, hair + skin and the reproductive system.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian and gluten/dairy/soy free formula + Certified Organic by the Soil Association] Up to 3.3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 or 2 capsules, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: I think detox is very important if you want to keep your body healthy. So I have been trying this product for almost a month, and it has a powerful effect on my body. I work in a bank, and I belong to a group of people who have been working for a long time under strong pressure. It contains a variety of phytonutrients, which can help me strengthen my physique, improve my immunity, quickly replenish nutrients, excrete heavy metals and toxins from my body, and maintain skin and intestinal health. Definitely recommend.

4. ORGANIC ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX - MULTI-MUSHROOM BLEND 90 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A unique nutrient-dense 100% organic multi-mushroom and herbal immunity complex for normal function of the immune/nervous systems, protection of cells from oxidative stress and collagen formation. Contains astragalus root, naturally occurring Vitamin C from organic Acerola, organic black pepper and five potent organic mushrooms - maitake, reishi, shiitake, lion’s mane and chaga.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian and gluten/dairy/soy free formula + Certified Organic by the Soil Association] Up to 3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: This health product improves very good dietary fiber, which can effectively lower cholesterol and protect blood vessels. And most importantly, I feel that after taking this product for nearly a month, it can relieve my body fatigue and have the effect of lowering blood pressure. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product, it can play a role in anti-oxidation, anti-fatigue and immune regulation.

5. NRG+ ENERGY/HAIR + SKIN + NAIL + BONE HEALTH 100 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A highly potent blend with Vitamin B6 for normal energy + immunity levels and zinc for the maintenance of normal hair, skin, nails and bones. Contains acai berry, organic moringa, beetroot, grape seed and pomegranate extract.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian and gluten/dairy/soy free formula + Approved EFSA health claims] Up to 3.3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: This health supplement has a strong effect on fragile or thin nails or easy cracking, and can reduce breakage and splitting. Antioxidant ingredients can prevent potential free radical damage. Well, I like to perm and dye my hair, my hair has always been frizzy. After taking this product for a month or so, I saw obvious results. My hair became more shiny, the percentage of hair loss was reduced, and the nail hardness was significantly enhanced. This product is very suitable for vegetarians, and it’s not a health product designed specifically for women. It is also very suitable for people who need to maintain hair, nails and skin, or those who have special needs for joint care.

6. MINT+++ ORGANIC SUPERBLEND 100 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A unique blend of nutrient-dense organic ingredients with no man-made vitamins or minerals. Contains pre-sprouted activated barley, alfalfa, barley grass, beetroot, bilberry fruit, carrot, dandelion root, green tea leaf, kelp, lemon peel, spinach leaf, turmeric and wheatgrass.

✳️INFO: [Certified Organic, vegan, vegetarian and dairy/soy free formula] Up to 3.3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: It’s very effective for lowering blood fat, anti-virus and detoxification. Especially when the epidemic situation has not yet stabilized, this health supplement can strengthen the body's protection against viruses. And it can effectively improve the function of the digestive tract, help defecation, and promote metabolism. Definitely recommend.

🧡[1-6] Made in the UK + GMP certified + Fully recyclable, travel-friendly flat pot packaging, for letterbox delivery
💚Especially thanks Dee @mintondemand @whodeemomi

📌Disclaimer: The above review is purely personal opinion. Not everyone likes what I like. Please note that what may work for me, may not work for anyone else. Results may vary from person to person, so please take this into consideration if you decide to try those products.

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Dear Monday... I thought I've finally got a breather from the kids, but I still have to face you.. 🤪

Face work.. then face kids. Motherhood life seems never ending and there are no rest days. So, our stress level is definitely much higher.

Besides my usual daily supplements and booster, I'm also taking @uniquetimeglobal Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot to make sure I maintain my SYT aka Sweet Young Thing look *ahem* 🤭 so I can stay energized the whole day to catch my 4 "monkeys" .

1 box (Vitality Pack) comes in 28 sachets of 32ml ready-to-consume sachets. 🍷

Recommended to drink 1 sachet a day so it helps to Boost your Immunity, Support Heart Health, Promote Eye Health, Natural Energy Boost, Minimises Signs of Ageing, Promote Radiant Skin Complexion, Antioxidant Support.

It also helps to protect against oxidative stress like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.

You can quote "QIQI30" for 30% discount to check out at Unique Time's website. Promo code valid till 30th Oct 2020!

By the way, keep inside the fridge. Taste super yummy when it's cold!

【科普文分享】消毒勿過火　小心霧化消毒劑危害健康！／Little fat ball

／／就算武漢肺炎 (COVID-19) 疫情有多嚴重也好，請勿亂買消毒劑放入加濕器用。

最近再有報道重提 2011 年揭發的南韓「加濕器殺菌劑殺人事件」，據報，事件由 1994–2011 年間發生，同期估計造成了 1.4 萬人死亡，比政府公佈的多 10 倍。當年的殺菌劑成份有聚六亞甲基胍鹽酸鹽 (Polyhexamethyleneguanidine hydrochloride, PHMG) ，這種成份是相對新的化合物，人類無太深入的了解，暫時已知 PHMG 是破壞細胞膜從而殺死細菌與真菌，達到消毒作用。不過，由於會被吸入肺內，因此也會破壞肺泡，引致閉塞性細支氣管炎 (obliterative bronchiolitis) ，亦「加濕器殺菌劑殺人事件」中有案例顯示加重皮膚、大腦、心血管疾病症狀。

當然，現在的生產商很小心，不會亂使用 PHMG 。不過，仍然見到香港有人出售加濕器殺菌劑，聲稱有效潔淨室內空間，減少病菌、病毒傳播，又會強調產品可抑制病毒、細菌，有的甚至說有除臭和抑制花粉引起的鼻敏感。

這麼厲害的產品，成份到底是甚麼？答案是次氯酸 (hypochlorous acid) 或次氯酸鈉 (sodium hypochlorite) 。用外行人說法這些都是漂・白・水。

漂白水大家都明可以消毒，這是因為其氧化與水解作用，而通常家用的漂白水，以重量計均含 3–8% 次氯酸鈉或 5% 次氯酸。至於那些加濕器殺菌劑的次氯酸或次氯酸鈉，因為要令產品無太多的刺激性，估計會比正常的漂白水低，低多少則要視乎各品牌產品，但這由於不受當局的藥物規例所限，所以通常推銷那位姐姐都講不到你知，「自己試下咪知有幾好用囉」！

重點來了，點解次氯酸會有刺激性，因為當與水產生化學作用後會出氯氣（極度簡化的說法），而氯氣本身具有強烈刺激性、窒息氣味，可以刺激人體呼吸道黏膜，輕則引起胸部灼熱、疼痛和咳嗽，嚴重者可導致死亡，也是一戰、二戰中有使用的化學武器。

好吧，退一步來說既然無太多刺激性，應不影響健康吧？不過，已有多個研究顯示，就算是長期吸入低劑量的次氯酸鈉，都可能會引發哮喘、喉嚨痛、增加呼吸道黏液分泌與發炎，眼睛直接接觸霧化次氯酸也會被刺激造成眼紅或淚水分泌。

有人會問這與用 1:99 漂白水洗地時嗅到的氯氣有甚麼分別。重點是，使用加濕器殺菌劑會更長期地吸入低劑量次氯酸，結果更易造成以上症狀。前者你較能控制份量，後者卻因為濃度低到無味，而不自己吸入更多次氯酸。想健康卻變成用錢砸自己的腳，不是很可笑嗎？

此前，鏗鏘集已踢爆某「高科技」消毒水品牌的有效成份並非天然而且殺菌功能只是輕微。相信疫情持續下，有更多奇怪消毒產品出現，這些產品往往都是那幾種常用消毒成份，哪有天然不天然的說法？天然就不會需要高科技喇，對不對？想保障全家健康，還是乖乖勤力清潔家居物品與雙手，戴返好個口罩，不要這麼多聚餐了。

參考：

De Genaro, I.S., De Silva, S.C., Nanni, G.D. & et al. (2020). Low dose of sodium hypochlorite impair lung function, inflammation and oxidative stress of naïve mice. European Respiratory Journal Sep 2019, 54 (suppl 63) PA4073. DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2019.PA4073
CDC Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry. (21 October 2014). Medical Management Guidelines for Calcium Hypochlorite. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3gmzv40
Hoyle, G.W. & Svendsen, E.R. (2016). Persistent effects of chlorine inhalation on respiratory health. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2016 Aug; 1378(1): 33–40. doi: 10.1111/nyas.13139
Kim, S.H., Park, D.E., Lee, H.S. & et al. (2020). Chronic Low Dose Chlorine Exposure Aggravates Allergic Inflammation and Airway Hyperresponsiveness and Activates Inflammasome Pathway. PLOS ONE 9(9): e106861. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0106861
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