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Antioxidants and Exercise Boost Strength in Older Adults
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- A meta-analysis of 39 randomized trials shows antioxidants and exercise affect strength and function in older adults.
- Antioxidants improve strength and function; exercise more effectively increases walking distance.
- Combining antioxidants with exercise yields additional benefits.
- Exercise improves mitochondrial function and reduces inflammation.
- Limitations include small samples and oxidative stress biomarker research. Future studies should use meaningful outcomes and diverse trials.
