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Physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet increases total antioxidant capacity: the ATTICA study.

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A study in the Greek region of Attica has measured the antioxidant capacity of over 3000 adults towards their level of physical activity adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (with MedDietScore: score that assesses the degree of adherence to the diet .) The results show evidence that a higher level of physical activity and following the Mediterranean Diet, people have greater antioxidant capacity.

- Written by:

Kavouras SA, Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Arnaoutis G, Skoumas Y, Stefanadis C.

Reference:

Physical Activity and Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Increase Total Antioxidant Capacity: The ATTICA Study. Cardiol Res Pract. 2010 Oct 20;2011:248626.

Internet Link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20981278

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