Diet, oxidative stress, and the mediating role of obesity in postmenopausal women.

Hao Sun, Chen Liang, Bingli Zuo, Mengmeng Wang

Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China.Qingdao Hospital, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Municipal Hospital), Qingdao, 266071, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Oxidative stress plays a critical role in age-related pathophysiology, and postmenopausal women are particularly vulnerable due to hormonal and metabolic changes. Although dietary quality has been implicated in modulating oxidative balance, few studies have explored whether obesity mediates this relationship in this population, representing a novel perspective in dietary-oxidative research.

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Research summary

The paper claims that obesity mediates the relationship between dietary quality and oxidative stress in postmenopausal women. This research is relevant as it explores the interplay between diet, oxidative stress, and obesity, which are all factors that can influence aging and age-related diseases.

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