Aldehydes

1 min readEvidence-linked topicGreen Medicine Encyclopedia

Description

Aldehydes are a group of organic compounds that can be formed when Primary Alcohols react with Oxygen.  Chemically, Aldehyde groups contain the group -CHO, a Carbonyl group fixed to one hydrogen and one oxygen atom.

 

These Substances may Inhibit Aldehydes

Antioxidants

 The Sulfhydryl Group of Sulfur-containing Antioxidants (e.g. Cysteine and Glutathione) interact with Aldehydes and may prevent them from initiating Cross-Linking. 

Keep reading Aldehydes

  • Enzymes
  • Peptides
  • These Factors may Cause the Production of Aldehydes
  • Oxidation & Free Radicals
  • Types of Aldehydes
  • Every cited reference behind this topic
  • All 5,000+ interlinked topics, search and notes

No credit card needed to start a trial. Already a member? Log in

Reading 39% of this topic Unlock it free