Vitamin E Supplements Lower Stress
Clinical Study Title:
The effects of endurance exercise and vitamin E on oxidative stress
in the elderly.
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This
study looked at the use of vitamin E supplementation
on exercise and oxidative stress for older adults.
There were four groups in this study: an exercise
group taking daily vitamin E, an exercise group taking
a daily placebo, a sedentary group taking daily vitamin
E, or a sedentary group taking a placebo. A total
of 59 participants were enrolled. At the conclusion
of the 4 months, those participants who were exercising
and taking the vitamin E supplements faired the best.
They improved their fitness level, and lowered their
oxidative stress, blood pressure and weight. Those
sedentary adults who took the vitamin E supplements
also had reduction in their blood pressure and oxidative
stress. This suggests that daily vitamin E supplements
can help all adults to lower oxidative stress and
blood pressures. |
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Authors:
Jessup JV. Horne C. Yarandi H. Quindry J.
Institution:
University of Florida, College of Nursing
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Biological Research for Nursing. 5(1):47-55, 2003 Jul.
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