Cashew Apple Juice Improves Physical Fitness and Oxidative Stress Status in the Middle-Aged and Elderly Volunteers
Kaewbutra, S.; Wattanathorn, J.; Thukham-mee, W.; Muchimapura, S.; Tong-Un, T.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 99(Suppl 5): S161-S172
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 29906071 Document Number: 12730
Based on the crucial role of oxidative stress on physical performance and muscular strength, we aimed to A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled design was performed. Forty-five healthy middle-age The subjects who consumed the cashew apple juice at dose of 240 mg/day showed improved oxidative stress status and enhanced performance in 30-second chair stand test and 6-minute walk test. These data suggested that a 12-week consumption period of cashew apple juice consumption enhance muscle strength of lower extremities and the cardiopulmonary endurance. The possible underlying mechanism might occur partly via the improved oxidative stress status. Therefore,