ABSTRACT
One important reason why herbal medication use has increased dramatically in the USA is the promise of youth. Many herbs contain antioxidant compounds which have great potential to lower the oxidant stress associated with aging. For example, ‘To promote cardiovascular health’ is one of the benefits posted on the bottle of some grape seed extracts. However, while oxidants may be associated with a number of disease processes associated with aging, they are also potentially beneficial in low levels as signaling molecules. Such oxidants are the means by which communication between and within cells of the body can occur quickly, and they may help the body adapt to stress.
