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Dietary intake of antioxidant supplements modulate antioxidant status and heat shock protein 70 synthesis

Authors: Howard, Jonathan1; Jones, Graham1; Oliver, Chris2; Watson, Kenneth1

Source: Redox Report, Volume 7, Number 5, October 2002 , pp. 308-311(4)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

The physiological effects and efficacy of dietary intake of antioxidant supplements in humans remains controversial. Experiments involving dietary, often high, intake of a single antioxidant or vitamin may be seriously flawed given the interactive nature of antioxidants in vivo. The present studies were conducted on individuals (35-60 years of age) taking a commercial antioxidant mixture in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Intake was two capsules per day, for 4 weeks, with a 4-week washout period in between active dose or placebo. Intake of antioxidants was associated with little change in superoxide dismutase activity, but an increase in glutathione peroxidase was noted. Haemolysis of red blood cells (erythrocytes) induced by the free radical generator AAPH was significantly reduced in individuals on antioxidant supplements. In lymphocytes isolated from individuals taking supplements, there was a marked increase, as compared with individuals on placebo, in the synthesis of heat shock protein 70 (hsp70) following heat shock from 37°C to 42.5°C. We conclude that dietary intake of a mixed antioxidant supplement leads to modulation of cellular redox status resulting in decreased oxidative stress and increased ability of lymphocytes to mount a stress response.

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Document Type: Regular Paper

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/135100002125000857

Affiliations: 1: Human Biology, School of Biological Sciences, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia 2: Blackmores Research Centre, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Publication date: 2002-10-01

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