Epidemiological studies have shown an inverse correlation between a fruit and vegetable-
rich diet and cardiovascular diseases; this beneficial effect of fruits and vegetables is …

Background Previous studies have shown that cigarette smoke contains many oxidants and
free radicals, which can increase lipid peroxidation. Aim of the study The association …

Whether the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) is related to a decrease in total
antioxidant capacity (TAC) has not yet been completely clarified. We assessed TAC of blood …

Low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidative modification in the vascular wall seems to be a key
factor in atherosclerosis development. Oxidised LDLs might recruit monocytes and favour …

During exercise, oxygen consumption can increase by a factor of more than 10 [Davies et
al., 1982; Dekkers et al., 1996]. This process might lead to increase of oxidants production …

Sažetak This review article is focused on the impact of antioxidants and prooxidants on
health with emphasis on the type of antioxidants that should be taken. Medical researchers …

Purpose Polyphenols play an important role in the prevention of degenerative diseases,
particularly cardiovascular diseases and cancers. The purpose was to estimate dietary …

Cardiovascular disease represents an unparalleled proportion of the global burden of
disease and will remain the main cause of mortality for the near future. Fortunately, most …

The associations of various dietary or circulating antioxidants with the risk of all-cause
mortality in the general population have not been established yet. A systematic search was …

Background: Antioxidant micronutrients represent an important therapeutic option for the
treatment of oxidative stress-associated cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, few …