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 Towards a BioEcOrganic Paradigm: Exploring Oxidative Stress Mitigation Through Integrated Ecotoxicology, Predictive Modeling, and Antioxidant Biotherapy

Mikel de Elguezabal Mendez-Rodulfo, LEA Foundation & Civil Association

Abstract

In an era potentially shaped by chemical and electromagnetic environmental exposures, oxidative stress (OS) might emerge as a possible unifying mechanism underlying various health conditions, from cancer to neurodegeneration. This essay appears to propose the BioEcOrganic framework—a potentially holistic, translational approach that could emphasize organic, biologically sourced antioxidants to counteract OS. Drawing on what seems to be ecotoxicological evidence, probabilistic modeling, and clinical biotherapy, we might advocate for a paradigm shift towards preventive, accessible interventions. By integrating vertebrate models, computational predictions, and pediatric oncology applications, BioEcOrganic could offer a scalable strategy to potentially restore cellular homeostasis amid modern pollutants.

Introduction

Oxidative stress, which might be characterized by an imbalance between reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) and antioxidant defenses, could represent a conserved evolutionary response now possibly exacerbated by anthropogenic factors. As Harman seemed to posit in his seminal free radical theory of aging (Harman, 1956), OS might drive cellular damage, potentially leading to tissue, organ, and systemic failures across demographics. Contemporary evidence could link OS to over 90% of chronic diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders (Ghezzi et al., 2017). Environmental pollutants—such as heavy metals, pesticides, petrochemicals, and dioxins—might permeate air, water, soil, food, and textiles, possibly inducing ROS via membrane disruption and enzymatic dysregulation (Matés, 2000; Pham-Huy et al., 2008).Compounding this, manmade electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from Wi-Fi, mobile devices, and power lines could alter cell membrane permeability, potentially facilitating pollutant ingress and amplifying OS (Schieber & Chandel, 2014; Simkó & Mattsson, 2004). In urban settings, these exposures might converge, possibly heightening risks for vulnerable populations like children, where OS could correlate with asthma, neurodevelopmental disorders, and pediatric cancers (Miller et al., 2023). Traditional oncology—radiotherapy (since 1900; Gianfaldoni et al., 2017), chemotherapy (DeVita & Chu, 2008), and immunotherapy (Decker et al., 2017)—might target symptoms but could overlook OS etiology (Copur, 2019). BioEcOrganic seems to reorient this narrative, potentially proposing organic-sourced antioxidants (diets, baths, supplements, injections) as adjuncts to possibly restore endogenous defenses like superoxide dismutases (SODs) and glutathione (Weydert & Cullen, 2010; Griendling et al., 2016).

The BioEcOrganic Proposal: A Triple Translational Pipeline

BioEcOrganic might view health as cellular resilience, possibly advocating "ecological" interventions—pesticide-free, biologically diverse antioxidants—to counter what could be "industrial" stressors. This framework could structure a three-phase research agenda: ecotoxicological validation, predictive modeling, and biotherapeutic application, potentially scalable via open-source tools and global collaboration.Phase 1: Ecotoxicological Validation. Using vertebrate models (e.g., Salmo trutta or Danio rerio fries), we might assess synergistic OS from common pesticides (propamocarb, cypermethrin, glyphosate) and EMFs (Wi-Fi, microwaves, high-voltage lines). Endpoints could include NOAEL/LOAEL, LC50, behavioral assays, SOD/glutathione levels, ROS/RNS quantification, and telomere length (Kelesidis & Schmid, 2017). Preliminary meta-analyses seem to confirm pesticides might induce OS in fish via antioxidant depletion and lipid peroxidation (Santos et al., 2022), while EMFs could exacerbate membrane flux (Havas, 2017). This phase might yield equations for EMF-modulated pollutant diffusion, potentially informing urban exposure guidelines.Phase 2: Probabilistic Modeling. Leveraging big data matrices of pollutant physicochemical properties (molecular weight, electronegativity) and human cellular/tissue traits (metabolic rates, genetic expressions), we could develop open-source algorithms predicting OS probability per cell type under multi-pollutant scenarios (Deng & Guidoin, 1998; Rossello & David, 2010). Inputs might include WHO/FAO MRLs, air/water quality metadata, and patient variables (age, BMI, genetics). This diagnostic tool could enable early intervention, akin to probabilistic risk assessments in ecotoxicology (Schüpbach et al., 2021).Phase 3: Antioxidant Biotherapy. In Venezuela's Cumaná Pediatric Oncology Center, we might implement a quadruple BioEcOrganic regimen alongside standard therapies: (i) antioxidant-rich organic diets (regional plants); (ii) daily oral supplements (glutathione, vitamins C/E, minerals); (iii) weekly herbal baths; (iv) monthly intravenous glutathione/vitamin C. Outcomes could track weight, leukograms, psychological metrics, and vital signs (Ladas, 2018; Li et al., 2011), benchmarked against national controls. Recent trials seem to affirm antioxidants might mitigate chemotherapy-induced OS without compromising efficacy (Bhardwaj et al., 2022; Monti et al., 2024), though controversies could persist on metastasis risks (Le Gal et al., 2024). BioEcOrganic might prioritize innocuous, affordable organics, possibly fostering "antioxidant-omics" for prophylactic use.

Transformative Impacts and Ethical Imperatives

This pipeline could promise: (i) novel EMF-OS synergies for policy (e.g., school Wi-Fi regulations); (ii) a free predictive app democratizing risk assessment; (iii) enhanced cancer outcomes via biotherapy, potentially reducing global disparities (Copur, 2019). Ethically, it might employ humane models (farmed fish) and informed consent, possibly aligning with EU research integrity codes. Limitations—metadata gaps, adverse reactions—could be mitigated via contingencies (e.g., zebrafish substitution) and monitoring.BioEcOrganic seems to challenge siloed science, possibly urging interdisciplinary investment in OS causation over symptom management. As Ghezzi (2017) might have critiqued regulatory hesitancy, renewed trials could validate antioxidants as evidence-based staples. For journals like Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, this might invite replication: fund, test, and scale to potentially reclaim cellular sovereignty in polluted worlds.

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