The paradox of oxidative stress and exercise with advancing age

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2011 Apr;39(2):68-76. doi: 10.1097/JES.0b013e31820d7657.

Abstract

Aging, vascular function, and exercise are thought to have a common link in oxidative stress. Both antioxidant supplementation and exercise training have been identified as interventions that may reduce oxidative stress, but their interaction in older humans is not well understood.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Antioxidants / physiology*
  • Arteries / physiology
  • Blood Pressure / physiology
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Oxidative Stress / physiology*
  • Vasodilation / physiology*

Substances

  • Antioxidants