Impacts of Resistance Training on Endogenous Antioxidants in Older Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Lilliany de Souza Cordeiro, Diego Gama Linhares, Juliana Brandão Pinto de Castro, Andressa Oliveira Barros Dos Santos, Luciano Lima Dos Santos, Giullio César Pereira Salustiano Mallen da Silva, Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale

Postgraduate Program in Exercise and Sport Sciences, Rio de Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. · pubmed

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Abstract

Cellular antioxidant activity and oxidative stress are assumed to be critical factors in the aging process. This study aims to investigate the effects of resistance training (RT) on endogenous antioxidants in healthy older individuals.

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Research summary

Resistance training positively affects endogenous antioxidant levels in healthy older individuals. This research addresses a potential mechanism related to oxidative stress, which is a significant factor in the aging process.

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