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Antioxidants Supplementation During Exercise: Friends or Enemies for Cardiovascular Homeostasis? J Cardiovasc Transl Res 2023; 16:51-62. [PMID: 35921051 DOI: 10.1007/s12265-022-10297-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Exercise is a preferred strategy for improving cardiac function, especially for patients with cardiovascular diseases. Increasing evidence indicates that oxidative stress is involved in exercise-induced cardioprotection, while the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Furthermore, the effect of antioxidant supplementation during or post-exercise still exists despite divergences. To explore the effect of oxidative stress and antioxidant supplementation on cardiovascular homeostasis during or post-exercise, we take insights into the progress of exercise-induced oxidative stress, antioxidant supplementation, and cardiovascular homeostasis. In particular, antioxidants such as vitamin C or E, gamma-oryzanol, and other natural antioxidants are discussed concerning regulating exercise-associated oxidative stress. Additionally, our present study reviewed and discussed a meta-analysis of antioxidant supplementation during exercise. Overall, we take an insight into the essential biological adaptations in response to exercise and the effects of antioxidant supplementation on cardiac function, which aid us in giving recommendations on antioxidant supplementation for exercisers and exercised people. A better understanding of these issues will broaden our knowledge of exercise physiology.
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Clinical Efficacy of Curcumin and Vitamin E on Inflammatory-Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Primary Symptoms of Menopause in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. J Nutr Metab 2022; 2022:6339715. [PMID: 35719707 PMCID: PMC9203212 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6339715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aims of the Study. Reducing estrogen levels due to menopause activates oxidative and inflammatory processes, which causes symptoms of menopause, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. As a suggestion, potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents such as curcumin and vitamin E could be used as an effective alternative treatment due to parsimony, suitable access, and fewer side effects. Therefore, the present study was conducted to find out whether supplementation with curcumin and vitamin E affects inflammatory-oxidative stress biomarkers and primary symptoms of menopause in healthy postmenopausal women. Methods Used to Conduct the Study. The present study is a triple-blind parallel randomized controlled trial. Eighty-four eligible postmenopausal women aged 40 to 60 years old were randomly assigned into three groups using block randomization with an allocation ratio of 1 : 1 : 1. The curcumin group received one capsule containing 500 mg curcumin twice a day, the vitamin E group received one 500 mg capsule of vitamin E twice a day, and the placebo group took two placebo capsules containing 500 mg of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) daily for eight weeks. Demographic and anthropometric characteristics, dietary intake, and early symptoms of menopause were collected at baseline. Serum levels of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), malondialdehyde (MDA), and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were measured at baseline and after the intervention. Intervention safety and satisfaction with the intervention were also evaluated. Results of the Study. Eighty-one participants completed the trial and were finally analyzed. There were no statistically significant differences in demographic characteristics and dietary intake of participants (except for vitamin C intake, P=0.023) between the groups at baseline. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) score of total menopause symptoms, depression, anxiety, psychological, vasomotor, and physical domains significantly decreased within all groups (P < 0.05). Between-group analyses indicated that decreasing the mean score of anxiety in the vitamin E group was significantly more than in the placebo group (P=0.026). The mean (SD) serum levels of MDA and hs-CRP significantly decreased only in the curcumin group (P=0.009 and P=0.025, respectively). Serum levels of TAC significantly increased in curcumin and vitamin E groups (P < 0.001 and P=0.006, respectively). Conclusions Drawn from the Study and Clinical Implications. Curcumin could improve the oxidative stress (MDA and TAC) and inflammatory (hs-CRP) biomarkers. Vitamin E may also improve the antioxidant status by increasing the TAC levels. The alleviation of anxiety in the vitamin E group was more than in the placebo group. Clinical Trial Registration. The trial was registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (https://irct.ir/IRCT20131009014957N6).
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Serra MC, Dondero KR, Larkins D, Burns A, Addison O. Healthy Lifestyle and Cognition: Interaction between Diet and Physical Activity. Curr Nutr Rep 2021; 9:64-74. [PMID: 32166628 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-020-00306-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review discusses current research on the impact of specific dietary patterns and exercise, both individually and combined, on cognitive function in older adults. RECENT FINDINGS Observational evidence generally supports a relationship between diet adherence and positive cognitive outcomes related to memory, executive function, and risk for cognitive impairment; however, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are limited. Exercise research is more extensive, showing improvements in cognitive performance after exercise interventions regardless of baseline cognitive status and noting lower incidences of cognitive impairment in people who engage in regular physical activity. Evidence supports adherence to specific dietary patterns and a combination of aerobic and resistance exercise as an effective approach to mitigate age-associated cognitive decline. Further research on older adults at various stages of cognitive decline, as well as longer-term RCTs, will help determine the best clinical markers of early cognitive dysfunction, and the effectiveness of early lifestyle intervention on cognitive function.
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- Monica C Serra
- Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Medicine and the Sam & Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA. .,San Antonio GRECC, South Texas VA Health Care System, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitative Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Medicine and the Sam & Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitative Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Baltimore VA Medical Center GRECC, VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Can walking exercise programs improve health for women in menopause transition and postmenopausal? Findings from a scoping review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 27:952-963. [PMID: 32404793 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Our goal was to explore the range and characteristics of published papers on therapeutic walking programs for menopausal women and to identify program features that resulted in successful outcomes including reduced symptoms and improved long-term wellness. METHODS We searched biomedical and exercise-related databases for articles published up to June 1, 2017, using keywords related to menopause and walking. Data were collected into EndNote X8 reference manager to identify and remove duplicates. The final selection included all articles that studied walking as a health intervention for women in menopause transition or postmenopausal. RESULTS A total of 3,244 papers were collected from the six databases. After removing duplicates and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 96 articles were charted, including 77 different walking programs. Walking interventions ranged from 4 weeks to 3 years with an average weekly frequency of 3.8 ± 1.8 and were applied to a variety of symptoms and their biological markers and risk factors. Overall, 91% of the programs showed a beneficial outcome in at least one menopause-related medical issue. Information on menopause-specific symptoms, especially vasomotor symptoms and sleep problems, was scarce. CONCLUSION The scoping review highlights the growing interest in walking programs as therapies for menopause and related symptoms and provides evidence of their possible benefit as a wellness option for women in menopause and beyond. Further research would be recommended to establish the therapeutic value of walking programs for women with specific focus on typical menopause symptoms at different stages of menopause. : Video Summary:http://links.lww.com/MENO/A587.
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α-Tocopherol Protects the Heart, Muscles, and Testes from Lipid Peroxidation in Growing Male Rats Subjected to Physical Efforts. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:8431057. [PMID: 33927795 PMCID: PMC8051519 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8431057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The effect of α-tocopherol supplementation on adaptation to training is still equivocal. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of training and α-tocopherol supplementation on α-tocopherol and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) concentration in the rat liver, heart, muscles, and testes. Male Wistar rats (n = 32) were divided into four groups (nonsupplemented, not trained—C; nonsupplemented, trained—CT; supplemented, not trained—E; supplemented and trained—ET). During the 14-day experimental period, 2 mg/d of vitamin E as α-tocopherol acetate was administered to the animals (groups E and ET). Rats in the training group (CT and ET) were subjected to 15 minutes of treadmill running each day. The α-tocopherol levels in rat tissues were assessed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Lipid peroxides were determined by TBARS spectrophotometric method. α-Tocopherol had a significant impact on α-tocopherol concentration in all tissues. Training increased the α-tocopherol concentration in the heart and muscles but reduced it in the liver. Training also caused increased lipid peroxidation in the muscles, heart, and testes; but a higher α-tocopherol content in tissues reduced the TBARS level. The main finding of the study is that impaired α-tocopherol status and its adequate intake is needed to maintain optimal status to prevent damage to the skeletal and cardiac muscles as well as the testes in growing individuals.
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Takahashi M, Lim PJ, Tsubosaka M, Kim HK, Miyashita M, Suzuki K, Tan EL, Shibata S. Effects of increased daily physical activity on mental health and depression biomarkers in postmenopausal women. J Phys Ther Sci 2019; 31:408-413. [PMID: 31037019 PMCID: PMC6451947 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.31.408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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[Purpose] Little is known about the effectiveness of daily physical activity on
depression biomarkers in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the effects of
increased daily physical activity for 8 weeks on depression biomarkers in postmenopausal
women. [Participants and Methods] Thirty-eight postmenopausal females were randomly
assigned into a control or an active group and were asked to wear a uniaxial accelerometer
for 8 weeks. Blood samples were obtained at baseline and at the end of the intervention.
During the intervention, the active group was asked to increase their physical activity
level above their usual lifestyle whereas those in the control group maintained their
daily lifestyle. [Results] After the 8-week intervention, the step counts of the
participants in the active group increased. The serum concentration of the brain-derived
neurotrophic factor and serotonin increased significantly in the active group, but not in
the control group, as compared with baseline values. The serum concentration of
derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites and biological antioxidant potential did not
change after the intervention in either group. [Conclusion] These findings may suggest
that promotion of daily physical activity in postmenopausal women has a positive impact on
depression without any change in oxidative stress.
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- Masaki Takahashi
- Waseda Bioscience Research Institute in Singapore, Waseda University: 138667, Singapore
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- Waseda Bioscience Research Institute in Singapore, Waseda University: 138667, Singapore
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- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Japan
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- Organization for University Research Initiatives, Waseda University, Japan
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- Digital Healthcare Innovation Center, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
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Wang X, Dong W, Yuan B, Yang Y, Yang D, Lin X, Chen C, Zhang W. Vitamin E confers cytoprotective effects on cardiomyocytes under conditions of heat stress by increasing the expression of metallothionein. Int J Mol Med 2016; 37:1429-36. [PMID: 27035111 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2016.2543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Heat stress (HS) is commonly used to refer to the heat load that an individual is subjected to due to either metabolic heat, or environmental factors, including high temperatures and high humidity levels. HS has been reported to affect and even damage the functioning of various organs; overexposure to high temperatures and high humidity may lead to accidental deaths. It has been suggested that the cardiovascular system is primarily targeted by exposure to HS conditions; the HS-induced dysfunction of cardiomyocytes, which is characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction, may result in the development of cardiovascular diseases. The excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) also participates in mitochondrial dysfunction. However, effective methods for the prevention and treatment of mitochondrial and cardiovascular dysfunction induced by exposure to HS are lacking. In the present study, we hypothesized that vitamin E (VE), an antioxidant, is capable of preventing oxidative stress and mitochondrial injury in cardiomyocytes induced by exposure to HS. The results revealed that pre‑treatment with VE increased the expression of metallothionein (MT), which has previously been reported to confer cytoprotective effects, particularly on the cardiovascular system. Pre-treatment with VE restored mitochondrial function in cardiomyocytes under conditions of HS by increasing the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), nuclear respiratory factor 1 (NRF-1) and mitochondrial transcription factor A (TFAM), and by increasing adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels. Furthermore, pre-treatment with VE decreased the production of ROS, which was induced by exposure to HS and thus exerted antioxidant effects. In addition, pre-treatment with VE attenuated oxidative stress induced by exposure to HS, as demonstrated by the increased levels of antioxidant enzymes [superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione (GSH)], and by the decreased levels of markers of oxidative injury [malondialdehyde (MDA) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)]. Taken together, these findings suggest that pre-treatment with VE can prevent mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in cardiomyocytes induced by exposure to HS, by increasing the expression of MT.
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- Xiaowu Wang
- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, P.R. China
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Surai P, Fisinin V. 25. Antioxidant system regulation: from vitamins to vitagenes. HANDBOOK OF CHOLESTEROL 2016. [DOI: 10.3920/978-90-8686-821-6_25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- P.F. Surai
- Feed-Food Ltd., 53 Dongola Road, KA7 3BN Ayr, UK
- Trakia University, Studentski Grad, Stara Zagora 6000, Bulgaria
- Szent Istvan University, Godollo 2103, Hungary
- Sumy National Agrarian University, Kirova Street 160, Sumy 40021, Ukraine
- Odessa National Academy of Food Technologies, Kanatna Street 112, Odessa 65000, Ukraine
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- All Russian Institute of Poultry Husbandry, Ptitzegradskaya Street 10, Sergiev Posad, Moscow region 141311, Russia
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