By activating the antioxidant pathway Nrf2, they enhance the activity of enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduce the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and alleviate oxidative stress damage to the immune system 128
Combined folate gene MTHFD and TC polymorphisms as maternal risk factors for Down syndrome in China
These agents are recommended as first-line therapy by the American Diabetes Association and the European Society of Cardiology for patients with diabetes and underlying cardiovascular disease [4, 5]
Adaptive nuclear gene expression also supports resilience
Berberine Attenuates Cognitive Impairment and Ameliorates Tau Hyperphosphorylation by Limiting the Self-Perpetuating Pathogenic Cycle between NF-b Signaling, Oxidative Stress and Neuroinflammation
That said, if you do need medication, its really important that you take it, so finding out if you truly need it should be step one