Sex differences in vascular function following antioxidant supplementation

Objectives: Sex differences in cardiovascular disease risk and progression are well established. Estrogen loss following menopause leads to vascular dysfunction, potentially due to elevations in oxidative stress and subsequent decrements in nitric oxide. It is possible a reduction in oxidative stress utilizing an antioxidant supplement could improve vascular function in older females.

Source: Artery Research - November 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: R.M. Kappus, K. Bunsawat, J.M. Haus, T. Baynard, S.A. Phillips, M.D. Brown, B. Fernhall Source Type: research