Nowadays,
there has been an intense scientific interest regarding the use of natural
antioxidant agents as protective means against the atherosclerosis disease.
Because of their composition, these substances offer protection against the
formation of atheromatous plaques, thus preventing the risk of atherosclerosis
and heart diseases. The presence of phenolic molecules, triterpenic compounds
as well as phytosterols among Chios mastiha’s components is particularly
important because of their action against the oxidation of low density
lipoprotein (LDL) and that is a significant evidence for its potential
antioxidant effect. 
Research activity in that field is still in an experimental
stage. In any case, the results that have been published up to now are
particularly encouraging and indicate a strong possibility of using mastiha as
a natural antioxidant agent.
Research activity in that field is still in an experimental
stage. In any case, the results that have been published up to now are
particularly encouraging and indicate a strong possibility of using mastiha as
a natural antioxidant agent. Commercial Direction of CMGA
