Effects of pomegranate juice in circulating parameters, cytokines, and oxidative stress markers in endurance-based athletes: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
Published Date: Dec 7, 2015

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of pomegranate juice on the level of oxidative stress in the blood of endurance-based athletes. Pomegranate juice is rich in polyphenols, conferring it a higher antioxidant capacity than other beverages with polyphenolic antioxidants.

Authors

  • E Fuster-Muñoz
    Toxicology Unit, Institute of Bioengineering, University Miguel Hernandez, Elche (Alicante), Spain.
  • E Roche
    Biochemistry and Cell Therapy Unit, Institute of Bioengineering, University Miguel Hernandez, Elche (Alicante), Spain.
  • L Funes
    Quality and Innovation Department, Vitalgrana Pomegranate SL. Polígono Industrial de Poniente, Catral (Alicante), Spain.
  • P Martínez-Peinado
    Immunology Division, Biotechnology Department, University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicant), Spain.
  • J M Sempere
    Immunology Division, Biotechnology Department, University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicant), Spain.
  • N Vicente-Salar
    Biochemistry and Cell Therapy Unit, Institute of Bioengineering, University Miguel Hernandez, Elche (Alicante), Spain. Electronic address: Nvicente@umh.es.

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