THE ROLE OF ANTIOXIDANTS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS IN NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES AND AGING

Antioxidants have been a very popular topic in both print and visual media in recent years. Numerous scientific articles are published each year on these compounds and their effects. In addition to all these, the media and some communication channels state that many plant species have strong antioxidant properties and can be used in the treatment of diseases without their knowledge. The main reason for the writing of the book is to clarify the confusion to a certain extent and to constitute a resource especially on the neurodegenerative disorders and the free radical/antioxidant relationship.