Effect of antioxidants combined to resistance training on BMD in elderly women: a pilot study

Abstract

Antioxidant vitamins may offer some protection against bone loss in the same extent as resistance exercise although combining both does not seem to produce additional effects. Our results suggest to further investigate the impact of antioxidant supplements on the prevention of osteoporosis.

Favorable effect of dietary vitamin C on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women (KNHANES IV, 2009): discrepancies regarding skeletal sites, age, and vitamin D status

“…Administration of vitamin C in vivo prevented bone loss with decreased reactive oxygen species [10][11][12]. Some studies of humans also showed that high plasma levels or dietary intake of antioxidants is associated with increased bone mineral density [13][14][15]. In addition, vitamin C is a cofactor in collagen formation and hydroxylation of lysine and proline [16], which are important for bone maintenance [17].…”

Maintaining Functionality in Later Years: A Review of Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions in Postmenopausal Women

“…Follow-up interviews indicated no major changes in lifestyle. Results suggest that the benefits of a physical activity and nutrition intervention program can be maintained 6 months later when exercise continues for at least 30 minutes 3 days per week.EFFECT OF ANTIOXIDANTS COMBINED WITH RESISTANCE TRAINING ON BMDIN ELDERLY WOMEN: A PILOT STUDY(41) In a positive quality 6-month study, Chuin and colleagues(41)compared the effects of antioxidant supplementation and resistance training on 278 M. F. Kuczmarski et al…”

Vitamin E homologues α- and γ-tocopherol are not associated with bone turnover markers or bone mineral density in peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women

“…At 100 mg of α-tocopherol together with 500 mg vitamin C, and combined with aerobic training in a group of healthy elderly participants, there was no effect on bone resorption markers, but a decrease in bone formation markers [39]. Higher doses (600 mg α-tocopherol and 1000 mg/day vitamin C) coupled with resistance training in post-menopausal women prevented LS BMD loss [40].…”