An inverse relation between the Simplified Menopausal Index and biological antioxidant potential.
Climacteric
; 16(2): 288-91, 2013 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Inasmuch as female sex hormones can exhibit antioxidative activity, the oxidative-antioxidative imbalance is mechanistically postulated to be involved in menopausal symptoms.OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this study were to investigate the correlation between the established menopausal index and blood levels of the in vivo antioxidative potential in women.METHOD:
Blood antioxidant levels were examined by the biological antioxidative potential (BAP) test and menopausal-like symptoms were determined using the Simplified Menopausal Index (SMI) in 160 healthy Japanese women (mean age 52 years).RESULTS:
A correlation analysis revealed a significant inverse relationship between the BAP and SMI levels, independent of age and the body mass index.CONCLUSIONS:
The data suggest that menopausal symptoms may be associated with a decrease in antioxidant potential as assessed by the BAP test.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Menopausa
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Antioxidantes
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article