Cells continuously produce free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) as part of
metabolic processes. These free radicals are neutralized by an elaborate antioxidant …

The concept of a “polypill” is receiving growing attention to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Yet similar if not overall higher benefits are achievable with regular exercise, a drug-free …

Free radicals are reactive compounds that are naturally produced in the human body. They
can exert positive effects (eg on the immune system) or negative effects (eg lipids, proteins …

Scientific advances in this field have not only given us a better understanding of what is an
optimal diet, but has allowed food and nutraceutical companies to market products with …

BACKGROUND: Exercise is a prone condition to enhanced oxidative stress and damage
and the specific activity pattern of a soccer match may favour additional pro-oxidant redox …

Background Data concerning the physical demands of soccer (eg, activity pattern) suggest
that a high level of performance requires well-developed neuromuscular function (NF) …

The potential benefits and risks of physical activity before and during pregnancy are not well
studied. We studied the relation between recreational physical activity and the risk of …

Physical activity has been associated with a reduced risk of gestational diabetes mellitus,
but inferences have been hampered by recall and selection bias. The authors examined the …

Peroxidation of lipids, particularly polyunsaturated fatty acid residues (PUFA) of
phospholipids and cholesterol esters, is a process of marked implications: it shortens the …

2. Methodology......................................................... 2.1. Inhibition Assays..........................................
....... 2.2. Reduction Assays................................................. 2.3. Hydrophobic …