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Published in: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 1/2023

Open Access 01-12-2023 | Research

Sweet-type star fruit supplementation controls oxidative stress status and enhances the community walking capacity among elderly Thai

Authors: Jynwara Kaju, Jirakrit Leelarungrayub, Surapol Natakankitkul, James J Laskin

Published in: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies | Issue 1/2023

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Abstract

Background

Sweet-type Star fruit (SF) (Averrhoa carambola L.) is seasonal and more available for purchase in many markets in Thailand, when compared to the sour-type. But, its antioxidant activity results and potentially more modified supplement for elderly health during regular exercise in the community are unclear.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity and physical capacity from supplementation of sweet-type SF among elderly people performing home walking exercise.

Methods

Mixing SF juice with honey industrially prepared the SF product. Its effects on oxidative stress status and physical capacity were studied in four groups; a supplement with walking exercise (n = 11, 67.00 ± 4.17 years), control (n = 12, aged 67.50 ± 5.58 years), supplementation (n = 11, aged 69.63 ± 7.14 years), and walking exercise (n = 12, aged 67.91 ± 4.33 years). Twenty grams or two teaspoons of supplement in warm water (150 mL) was the guideline for consumption twice daily for 4 weeks. In contrast, the walking exercise was prescribed with moderate intensity for 30 min, 3 days per week. Before and after the 4-week period, the oxidative stress status; glutathione (GSH), ascorbic acid (Vit C), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and malondialdehyde (MDA), and 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) were evaluated.

Results

Results after the 4-week period, showed that Vit C and TAC increased and the MDA decreased significantly in the supplementation group, except the GSH and 6MWD results. The GSH and Vit C slightly decreased in the walking exercise group, whereas, its TAC, MDA and 6MWD increased significantly. Finally, The GSH and Vit C did not decrease and MDA slightly decreased in the combined group, but, their TAC and 6MWD increased significantly.

Conclusion

Supplementation of the SF product during walking exercise possibly controls oxidative stress status and may enhance walking capacity.
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Metadata
Title
Sweet-type star fruit supplementation controls oxidative stress status and enhances the community walking capacity among elderly Thai
Authors
Jynwara Kaju
Jirakrit Leelarungrayub
Surapol Natakankitkul
James J Laskin
Publication date
01-12-2023
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2662-7671
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04291-3

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