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Micronutrients & recovery
Melatonin acts as a potent antioxidant by scavenging reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, protecting against oxidative stress, and enhancing mitochondrial efficiency, independent of receptor binding.
Melatonin's role as an antioxidant helps protect cells from damage caused by stress and metabolism. This function supports overall cellular health and may be particularly relevant for brain health and aging, as melatonin protects against mitochondrial dysfunction associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
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Melatonin is a highly effective ROS eliminator and exhibits numerous protective actions against oxidative stress, and is even reported to be 10× more powerful than vitamin E in scavenging ROS/RNS [116].
Why this rating
The paper cites multiple references ([116], [117], [118]) and describes a well-established cascade mechanism.
Source
Melatonin in Medicinal and Food Plants: Occurrence, Bioavailability, and Health Potential for Humans
Bahare Salehi et al. · Cells · 2019
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