My wife’s question: Which antioxidants work to restore these sleep-deprived critters? The article doesn’t say. I’d sure like to find something that simple that would help me keep going when I’m dog tired! But there are lots of antioxidants. Which ones work? Guess I’ll have to go look at the original papers.
I think Selenium and some vitamins. But sometimes vitamins are toxic to certain people and worsen oxidation (G6PD).
Chemically, any antioxidant is just that but usefulness in vivo would depend upon the nature & structure of those *ROS’s.
I suggest looking into research that describes the biochemistry of patients with ailments that affect consciousness.
Target any ROS’s with the appropriate antioxidants.
* sadly, not Rodents Of unusual Size
The most powerful antioxidant currently is clove. It’s way ahead of just about anything else. You can buy a powdered form from health food suppliers. It’s important to get it sourced well as most cloves in grocery stores in the spice section have been irradiated to protect against fungus but which destroys all the properties you’re looking for. I’ve read about an extract from olive oil that is supposed to also be very good but I didn’t look for a source. There are some dangers associated with powdered clove use as well as many benefits. Just Google - there’s a ton of info on the web.
My exact question, too.
Wouldn’t it be great if a vitamin cocktail would help you get over the after-effects of an all-nighter, or a short-night’s sleep?