Active oxygen test
What is reactive oxygen?
Before we explain reactive oxygen species, I'm sure you have seen the following phenomenon.
● If iron nails are left alone, they will rust and fall apart.
● The cut surface of the juicy apple gradually turns brown over time.
All of these phenomena are brought about by "oxidation," and in fact the above phenomena occur in our bodies every day.
Humans live by taking in oxygen through breathing, but some of the oxygen we take in is transformed into a substance called "reactive oxygen."
When produced in appropriate amounts, this reactive oxygen has a bactericidal effect and improves immune function, but if there is an excess, it oxidizes the cells and tissues in the body, eventually causing them to rust.
The rusted cells and tissues then become abnormal and can cause a variety of diseases, including accelerated aging, cancer, arteriosclerosis, skin degeneration (age spots and wrinkles), Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Of course, our bodies have enzymes to prevent the body from becoming rusty due to this reactive oxygen species, but once we reach middle age, these enzymes gradually begin to lose their function, and we are no longer able to adequately process reactive oxygen species.
The active oxygen test will tell you the amount of active oxygen in your body and the degree of rust that it causes.
Causes of excessive increase in active oxygen in the body
·tobacco
·alcohol
Mental stress
Excessive fatigue Air pollution
Exhaust gas
・Excessive UV rays
·radiation
Electromagnetic waves
Excessive exercise, lack of exercise
·Food additive
・Irregular lifestyle
・Unbalanced diet (eating too much fat and sugar)
Obesity, etc.
Rust and related symptoms
・Promotes aging
·Arteriosclerosis
・Cancer Skin degeneration (spots and wrinkles)
Parkinson's disease
·Alzheimer's disease
Cataracts
·bronchial asthma
Ischemic arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
Gastric ulcer
Colitis
·Diabetes
Renal failure , etc.
Active oxygen test
There are two ways to test for active oxygen:
"OS-APtest" by blood sampling
The level of oxidative stress (degree of rust) in the body is evaluated by taking a blood sample and measuring the amount of molecules (hydroperoxides) that are formed when organic matter such as lipids, proteins, amino acids, and nucleic acids are damaged by active oxygen.
If the rust level test results are higher than the standard, there is a risk of developing cancer, myocardial infarction, accelerated aging, etc.
"8-OHdG" from urine collection
When genes are damaged by reactive oxygen and become rusty, a substance called 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) is produced. The rusted genes are quickly repaired, and the unnecessary 8-OHdG is excreted in the urine via the blood.
By collecting urine and measuring the amount of 8-OHdG in the urine, the extent to which genes have been damaged by oxidation can be determined.
Active oxygen test checklist
If any of the following apply to you, please consider undergoing this test.
Postmenopausal women
smoker
Those who drink a lot of alcohol
Those who are often exposed to UV rays outdoors
Those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome
Those who eat a lot of fast food and convenience store meals
Those who are under a lot of stress
Those who participate in strenuous exercise such as marathon running