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. In nine athletes tomato juice, a lycopene plain juice, was administered during and after exercise, replacing the carbohydrate supplementation beverages commonly used during training for over a 2-month period. Tomato juice administration significantly reduced LDH and CPK levels, which returned back to almost normal levels. At the same time homocysteine and C-reactive protein were also attenuated. No changes were observed in the control group, where the usual carbohydrate supplementation had been followed.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2012.12.023 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Deep learning enabled rapid classification of yeast species in food by imaging of yeast microcolonies.
Food Res Int
February 2025
Department of Food Science & Technology, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA. Electronic address:
Diverse species of yeasts are commonly associated with food and food production environments. The contamination of food products by spoilage yeasts poses significant challenges, leading to quality degradation and food loss. Similarly, the introduction of undesirable strains during fermentation can cause considerable challenges with the quality and progress of the fermentation process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConsumer Preferences, Sensory Evaluation, and Color Analysis of Beetroot and Tomato Juices: Implications for Product Development and Marketing in Health-Promoting Beverages.
Foods
December 2024
Department of Food Technology and Quality Assessment, School of Public Health in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Jordana 19, 41-808 Zabrze, Poland.
Background/objectives: This study explores the significance of beetroot and tomato juices, two prominent health-promoting foods known for their rich nutrient content and bioactive compounds. The growing consumer awareness of the link between diet and well-being emphasizes the need for food producers to align their products with health-conscious preferences. The aim of this research was to assess the composition, color, and sensory attributes-specifically color, taste, and odor-of various commercially available beetroot and tomato juices and to evaluate their acceptability among consumers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBeyond guaiacol and halophenols: Unravelling isobutyric and isovaleric acids as new culprits in off-flavour spoilage by Alicyclobacillus spp.
Int J Food Microbiol
February 2025
iBET, Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Apartado 12, 2781-901 Oeiras, Portugal; Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Avenida da República, 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- * Key volatile compounds, including isobutyric acid and isovaleric acid, produced by various ACB species during spoilage, contribute to unpleasant odors in fruit juices, which negatively affect product quality.
- * The study indicates that ACB species previously deemed non-spoilage threats may actually pose risks to the juice, beverage, and dairy sectors, suggesting a need to update current identification methods for ACB control.
Exploring the association between consumption of different types of beverages and erectile dysfunction in US men: evidence from NHANES 2003-2004 data.
Aging Male
December 2025
Department of Urology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how different types and frequencies of beverage consumption relate to erectile dysfunction (ED) in American men, using data from the NHANES 2003-2004.
- The results showed that men who consume grape juice regularly (5 or more times a week) had a significantly lower likelihood of experiencing ED, especially in those over 40 years old.
- While grape juice was the most notable beverage linked to reduced ED prevalence, other beverages like tomato, orange, and soft drinks also showed initial correlations with ED.
Objective: The of study was to evaluate the biological effects occurring in the animal body in conditions of a regular consumption of bread with a combination of flaxseed and clarified tomato juice in its composition.
Methods: The animals (Soviet Chinchilla breed) were randomly distributed between six groups. Group 1 is intact animals.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!