Evaluation of nutritional profile and total antioxidant capacity of the Mediterranean diet of southern Spain

We studied the association of physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet, in total antioxidant capacity (TAC). A random sample of 1514 men and 1528 women was selected from Attica region. Physical activity was assessed with a translated version of the validated “International Physical Activity Questionnaire” (iPAQ), and dietary intake through a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed by the MedDietScore that incorporated the inherent characteristics of this diet. TAC was positively correlated with the degree of physical activity (P<.05). TAC was also positively correlated with MedDietScore (r=0.24,P<.001). Stratified analysis by diet status revealed that the most beneficial results were observed to highly active people as compared to inactive, who also followed the Mediterranean diet (288 ± 70 μmol/L,230 ± 50 μmol/L, resp.), after adjusting for various confounders. Increased physical activity and greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet were associated with increased total antioxidant capacity.

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with total antioxidant capacity in healthy adults: the ATTICA study

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1093/ajcn/82.3.694 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 82 (3) ◽

pp. 694-699 ◽

Cited By ~ 160

Author(s):

Christos Pitsavos ◽

Demosthenes B Panagiotakos ◽

Natalia Tzima ◽

Christina Chrysohoou ◽

Manolis Economou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Healthy Adults ◽

Total Antioxidant ◽

The Mediterranean

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PT07.1: Determination of Malondialdehyde (MDA) Levels and Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) in Participants with High, Medium and Low Mediterranean Diet Adherence

Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1016/s0261-5614(16)30320-x ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. S35

Author(s):

B. Barbaros ◽

B. Demirel

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Diet Adherence ◽

Mediterranean Diet Adherence ◽

Total Antioxidant

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Update on fruit antioxidant capacity: a key tool for Mediterranean diet

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980007668554 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 9 (8A) ◽

pp. 1099-1103 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Maurizio Battino ◽

Bruno Mezzetti

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Relevant Research ◽

Late Data ◽

High Quality ◽

Healthy Diets ◽

Total Antioxidant ◽

Breeding Programmes

AbstractObjectiveTo review and update the most relevant research dealing with the antioxidant properties of fruits which can be useful in Mediterranean and other healthy diets.DesignPersonal perspectives and late data.SettingInternationalResultsThe evaluation of total antioxidant capacity of fruits is of pivotal importance in assessing the nutritional attributes of these products. By means of specific breeding programmes, it is possible to select antioxidant-enriched fruit varieties. These features are susceptible to be improved through generations in order to release fruits with enhanced nutritional features.ConclusionsThe availability of high quality and nutritionally enriched fruit at competitive costs may be a useful tool in the planning of healthy diets.

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The effects of Mediterranean diet on severity of disease and serum Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a single center, randomized controlled trial

Nutritional Neuroscience ◽

10.1080/1028415x.2020.1751509 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Zamzam Paknahad ◽

Elham Sheklabadi ◽

Amir Reza Moravejolahkami ◽

Ahmad Chitsaz ◽

Akbar Hassanzadeh

Keyword(s):

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Single Center ◽

Severity Of Disease ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Total Antioxidant

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Trans-resveratrol supplement lowers lipid peroxidation responses of exercise in male Wistar rats

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research ◽

10.1024/0300-9831/a000654 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Masoud Nasiri ◽

Saja Ahmadizad ◽

Mehdi Hedayati ◽

Tayebe Zarekar ◽

Mehdi Seydyousefi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Lipid Peroxidation ◽

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Enzymatic Antioxidants ◽

Acute Response ◽

Total Antioxidant ◽

Male Wistar Rats ◽

Exercise Induced ◽

And Control

Abstract. Physical exercise increases free radicals production; antioxidant supplementation may improve the muscle fiber’s ability to scavenge ROS and protect muscles against exercise-induced oxidative damage. This study was designed to examine the effects of all-trans resveratrol supplementation as an antioxidant to mediate anti-oxidation and lipid per-oxidation responses to exercise in male Wistar rats. Sixty-four male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four equal number (n = 16) including training + supplement (TS), training (T), supplement (S) and control (C) group. The rats in TS and S groups received a dose of 10 mg/kg resveratrol per day via gavage. The training groups ran on a rodent treadmill 5 times per week at the speed of 10 m/min for 10 min; the speed gradually increased to 30 m/min for 60 minutes at the end of 12th week. The acute phase of exercise protocol included a speed of 25 m/min set to an inclination of 10° to the exhaustion point. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), catalase (CAT) activity, non-enzymatic antioxidants bilirubin, uric acid, lipid peroxidation levels (MDA) and the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were measured after the exercise termination. The data were analyzed by using one-way ANOVA. The result showed that endurance training caused a significant increase in MDA level [4.5 ± 0.75 (C group) vs. 5.9 ± 0.41 nmol/l (T group)] whereas it decreased the total antioxidant capacity [8.5 ± 1.35 (C group) vs. 7.1 ± 0.55 mmol/l (T group)] (p = 0.001). In addition, GPx and CAT decreased but not significantly (p > 0.05). The training and t-resveratrol supplementation had no significant effect on the acute response of all variables except MDA [4.3 ± 1.4 (C group) vs. 4.0 ± 0.90 nmol/l (TS group)] (p = 0.001) and TAC [8.5 ± 0.90 (C group) vs. 6.6 ± 0.80 mmol/l (TS group)] (p = 0.004). It was concluded that resveratrol supplementation may prevent exercise-induced oxidative stress by preventing lipid peroxidation.

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