Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening study

Abstract Background Aging is a multifactorial phenomenon, characterized by a progressive decline in the efficiency of biochemical and physiological processes and an increased susceptibility to disease. There is increasing evidence that aging and age‐related disease are correlated with an oxidative s...

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Main Authors: Davide Gorni, Annarosa Finco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-09-01
Series:Aging Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/agm2.12121
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Annarosa Finco
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description Abstract Background Aging is a multifactorial phenomenon, characterized by a progressive decline in the efficiency of biochemical and physiological processes and an increased susceptibility to disease. There is increasing evidence that aging and age‐related disease are correlated with an oxidative stress (OS) condition. The latter is characterized by an imbalance between reactive species (RS), in particular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant reserve. Objectives The aim of this study is to evaluate the two main markers of oxidative stress, plasmatic peroxide concentration (through d‐ROMs FAST test, derivates‐Reactive Oxygen Metabolites) and plasmatic antioxidant power measured by iron‐reducing power (PAT test, Plasma Antioxidant Test) in 290 apparently healthy volunteers over 60, and their possible correlation with age and gender. Materials and methods Human capillary blood samples from healthy volunteers were used in this observational study for the evaluation of the markers of OS. Results The data obtained broadly demonstrate that the majority of elderly people display an OS condition characterized by increased levels of peroxides and a slight reduction in antioxidant reserve. Conclusions Seniors have a greater propensity to develop a condition of oxidative stress, and therefore it is important to associate the monitoring of oxidative stress markers and, if necessary, antioxidant supplementation, with a healthy lifestyle.
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spelling doaj.art-62669a56880e4a0cbcfb8097011a99952022-12-21T18:35:28ZengWileyAging Medicine2475-03602020-09-013320521310.1002/agm2.12121Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening studyDavide Gorni0Annarosa Finco1Department of Oxidation Research Cor. Con. International Srl Parma ItalyDepartment of Oxidation Research Cor. Con. International Srl Parma ItalyAbstract Background Aging is a multifactorial phenomenon, characterized by a progressive decline in the efficiency of biochemical and physiological processes and an increased susceptibility to disease. There is increasing evidence that aging and age‐related disease are correlated with an oxidative stress (OS) condition. The latter is characterized by an imbalance between reactive species (RS), in particular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant reserve. Objectives The aim of this study is to evaluate the two main markers of oxidative stress, plasmatic peroxide concentration (through d‐ROMs FAST test, derivates‐Reactive Oxygen Metabolites) and plasmatic antioxidant power measured by iron‐reducing power (PAT test, Plasma Antioxidant Test) in 290 apparently healthy volunteers over 60, and their possible correlation with age and gender. Materials and methods Human capillary blood samples from healthy volunteers were used in this observational study for the evaluation of the markers of OS. Results The data obtained broadly demonstrate that the majority of elderly people display an OS condition characterized by increased levels of peroxides and a slight reduction in antioxidant reserve. Conclusions Seniors have a greater propensity to develop a condition of oxidative stress, and therefore it is important to associate the monitoring of oxidative stress markers and, if necessary, antioxidant supplementation, with a healthy lifestyle.https://doi.org/10.1002/agm2.12121agingantioxidantd‐ROMs testoxidative stressperoxides
spellingShingle Davide Gorni
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Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening study
Aging Medicine
aging
antioxidant
d‐ROMs test
oxidative stress
peroxides
title Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening study
title_full Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening study
title_fullStr Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening study
title_full_unstemmed Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening study
title_short Oxidative stress in elderly population: A prevention screening study
title_sort oxidative stress in elderly population a prevention screening study
topic aging
antioxidant
d‐ROMs test
oxidative stress
peroxides
url https://doi.org/10.1002/agm2.12121
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