Publications by authors named "Peter Papalexis"
Article Synopsis
- Lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, is under-researched in its effects on metabolic syndrome factors like inflammation and insulin resistance.
- A study with 27 people diagnosed with metabolic syndrome split participants into a group consuming tomato juice four times a week and a control group, monitoring various metabolic parameters.
- The results showed significant improvements in inflammation, endothelial function, insulin resistance, and cholesterol levels among those consuming tomato juice, suggesting it may help reduce risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.
Creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) are important biological markers of various myocardial disorders and exercise-induced muscle damage. Lycopene, on the other side, is a natural anti-oxidant with protective action against cardiovascular risk. Fifteen anaerobically trained athletes with elevated LDH and CPK baseline levels were enrolled in this study after undergoing thorough biochemical and cardiovascular evaluation with echocardiocraphy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe use of nutritional supplements among recreational athletes in Athens, Greece.
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab
October 2011
Although the use of nutritional supplements by professional athletes and the benefits thereof have been extensively studied, information on recreational athletes' use of supplements is limited. This study investigated the consumption of nutritional supplements, source of information and supply of supplements, and level of awareness with regard to the relevant legislation among individuals who undertake regular exercise in Athens, Greece. A closed-ended, anonymous questionnaire was answered by 329 subjects (180 men, 149 women), age 30.
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