SMJ articles in the category "antioxidants"

Original Article

Comparison of Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Saliva of Smokers and Nonsmokers

Background: Considering the role of superoxide dismutase (SOD) as one of the most important salivary antioxidant enzymes, this study was performed to compare the level of this enzyme in smokers and nonsmokers. Methods: Unstimulated saliva of 60 volunteers (30 smokers and 30 nonsmokers) was collected. The activity of salivary SOD…

Posted in: antioxidants 2 smoking 10

Expired CME Article

Approach to Communicating with Patients About the Use of Nutritional Supplements in Cancer Care

In recent years, complementary and alternative medicine has become popular among the general population in the Western world. Cancer patients have joined this global trend, often seeking supplements to conventional oncologic care, usually without their physicians’ knowledge. Among the most common forms of complementary and alternative medicine used by cancer…

Posted in: alternative medicine 3 antioxidants 2 cancer care 2 cancer prevention 3 dietary supplements 4 integrative medicine 4 patient-centered care 7
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