Effects of Tart Cherry Juice on Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT: Inflammation and oxidative stress are important factors in the development of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. The findings of our previous study suggest that 12 weeks consumption of tart cherry juice lowers the levels of systolic blood pressure (BP) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in older adults. The present study investigated the effects of tart cherry juice on blood biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. In this randomized-controlled clinical trial, a total of 37 men and women between the ages of 65⁻80 were randomly assigned to consume 480 mL of tart cherry juice or control drink daily for 12 weeks. Several blood biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks intervention. After the 12 weeks intervention,

SUBMITTER: Chai SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6413159 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature