Exercise modulation of total antioxidant capacity (TAC): towards a molecular signature of healthy aging

Figures & data

Figure 1. 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetrametylcroman-2-carboxylic acid (Trolox).

Table 1. Total antioxidant capacity of plasma or serum.

Method		Source	Value (mmol TEq/l)
FRAP	Plasma
	Serum
ORAC	Serum
	Serum (apc*)
TEAC	Muscle	Benzie and Strain (1996)
	Original test (plasma)
	Kit (plasma)
	Seminal plasma	Cao and Alessio (1993)
	fertile men		1.44 to 2.29
	infertile men		1.04 to 1.60
	Urine (exercised)	Child et al. (1999)
	Urine (at rest)	Child et al. (1999)
*protein precipitation by perchloric acid.

Figure 2. Hormetic and antioxidant pathways modulated by exercise in promotion of healthy aging.

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