A survey of the protective effects of some commercially available antioxidant supplements in genetically and chemically induced models of oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster

► p38K mutants are rescued by dietary supplementation with açai containing compounds. ► Açai containing compounds are protective against oxidative stress induced death. ► Paraquat induced GST expression is reduced by açai containing compounds. ► Circadian defects induced by paraquat are rescued by açai containing compounds.