To the identification of food components that can optimize our physiological and psychological functions. This development, which aims to ensure the welfare, health and reduced susceptibility to disease during life, gave birth to the concept of "functional foods".
Introduction: Catalase decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. Its low concentration could be involved in signaling while its high concentration is toxic.
Aim: This short review discusses the association of blood catalase and diabetes mellitus in Hungarian diabetic patients.
Results: Several cohort studies showed decreased blood catalase activity in type 2 diabetes and in gestational diabetes.
