scholarly journals Effects of Dietary Strawberry Supplementation on Antioxidant Biomarkers in Obese Adults with Above Optimal Serum Lipids

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpita Basu ◽  
Stacy Morris ◽  
Angel Nguyen ◽  
Nancy M. Betts ◽  
Dongxu Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Serum Lipids ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Dose Control ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant

Berries have shown several cardiovascular health benefits and have been associated with antioxidant functions in experimental models. Clinical studies are limited. We examined the antioxidant effects of freeze-dried strawberries (FDS) in adults [n=60; age:49±10years; BMI:36±5 kg/m2(mean ± SD)] with abdominal adiposity and elevated serum lipids. Participants were randomized to one of the following arms: low dose strawberry (25 g/day FDS), low dose control beverage (LD-C), high dose strawberry (50 g/d FDS), and high dose control beverage (HD-C) for 12 weeks. Control beverages were matched for calories and total fiber. Plasma antioxidant capacity, trace elements (copper, iron, selenium, and zinc), whole blood glutathione (GSH), and enzyme activity (catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase) were examined at screening (0 week) and after 12 weeks’ intervention. At 12 weeks, plasma antioxidant capacity and glutathione levels were higher in the strawberry versus control groups (low and high dose FDS: 45% and 42% for plasma antioxidant capacity and 28% and 36% for glutathione, resp.); glutathione was higher in the high versus low dose strawberry group (allp<0.05). Serum catalase activity was higher in the low dose strawberry (43%) versus control group (p<0.01). No differences were noted in plasma trace elements and glutathione enzyme activity. Dietary strawberries may selectively increase plasma antioxidant biomarkers in obese adults with elevated lipids.

scholarly journals Consumption of osmo-dehydrated Andean Berry (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz) decreases levels of pro-inflammatory biomarkers of overweight and obese adults

Revista Vitae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emerson Gallego Peláez ◽  
María Elena Maldonado Celis ◽  
Luz Gladys Posada Jhonson ◽  
Ana Cristina Gómez García ◽  
David Torres Camargo
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant

Background: A Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 24.9 Kg/m2 promotes chronic inflammation due to increased secretion of pro-inflammatory adipokines. Consuming fruits rich in bioactive compounds such as berries is a promising strategy to counteract this effect. Objectives: Determine the effect of osmo-dehydrated Andean Berry consumption on inflammatory biomarkers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and adiponectin) and plasma antioxidant capacity in overweight and obese adults after 21 days. Methods: Andean Berry was osmo-dehydrated in 70% sucrose syrup. Antioxidant activity, proximal composition, phenolic content, microbiological analysis, and sensory analysis of the product were determined. Twenty-five obese and overweight subjects consumed 35g of osmo-dehydrated berry for 21 days. Inflammatory biomarkers and antioxidant capacity in plasma were evaluated at the beginning and end of the study. Results: Osmo-dehydrated Andean Berry presented a total phenolic content of 692.7 ± 47.4 mg Gallic Acid Equivalents/100 g. All biomarkers evaluated in the subjects showed statistically significant differences (p> 0.05), except for CRP, before and after the study. IL-6 presented the more significant reduction among all pro-inflammatory adipokines with an effect size of 18.4 Conclusions: Regular consumption of osmo-dehydrated Andean Berry contributes to decreasing pro-inflammatory biomarkers and improves the plasma antioxidant capacity of overweight and obese adults.

Plasma Antioxidant Capacity Of Olympic Sailors Prior To The Olympic Games

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Nathan A. Lewis ◽  
Brian Moore ◽  
Pete Cunningham ◽  
Lindy Castell ◽  
Jan Knight
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant ◽  
The Olympic Games

Amino acids and plasma antioxidant capacity

Amino Acids ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 373-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Meucci ◽  
M. C. Mele
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant

Effect of Propofol, Sevoflurane and Desflurane on Systemic Redox Balance

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 585-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Cinnella ◽  
G. Vendemiale ◽  
M. Dambrosio ◽  
G. Serviddio ◽  
P.L. Pugliese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Redox Balance ◽  
Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Sodium Thiopental ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Trolox Equivalent ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant ◽  
Group D

We studied the effects of Propofol, Desflurane, and Sevoflurane on the systemic redox balance in patients undergoing laparohysterectomy. We measured blood concentration of glutathione (GSH), plasma antioxidant capacity (Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity-TEAC), and lipid peroxidation products (malondialdehyde (aMDA) and 4-hydroxynonenal (aHNE) protein adducts). Sixty patients were randomly placed into three groups of twenty people each. In Group P anesthesia was induced with Propofol 2 mg/kg and maintained with 12–10–8 mg/kg/min; in Groups S and D anesthesia was induced with 3 mg/kg Sodium Thiopental and maintained with 2% Sevoflurane and 6% Desflurane, respectively. Blood samples were collected prior to induction (T0bas), 60min and 24h postoperatively (T160' and T224 h). In Group P, GSH increased on T160' (p<0.02) and returned to baseline on T24h, while TEAC remained unmodified; in Groups S, GSH and TEAC decreased on T160' (p<0.01 vs. T0bas, p<0.03 vs. T0bas, respectively); in Group D, on T160' there was a slight decrease of GSH and TEAC. The levels of aMDA slightly decreased throughout the study periods in Group P, increased in Group D, and remained stable in Group S. Propofol showed antioxidant properties, while Sevoflurane and Desflurane seemed to shift the redox balance towards oxidation, yet without inducing overt oxidative damage.

scholarly journals Plasma antioxidant capacity in critical traumatized patients: severity and anatomical location

Critical Care ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. P306
Author(s):  
G Papakitsos ◽  
A Kapsali ◽  
T Papakitsou ◽  
A Roimba
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Plasma Antioxidant
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