Impact of Natural Juice Consumption on Plasma Antioxidant Status: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oxidative stress may lead to overproduction of reactive species and a decrease in antioxidant defenses, resulting in chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer. The consumption of natural compounds with an antioxidant profile may be a preventive alternative. Therefore, we aimed to obtain evidence regarding the potential antioxidant activity of juices in human plasma.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed, which included randomized controlled trials that compared the use of fruit or vegetable juices vs. placebo or other beverages. An electronic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, and SciELO. The outcome measures extracted were related to antioxidant status, e.g., vitamin C, superoxide dismutase (SO

SUBMITTER: Tonin FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6331866 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature