Micronutrients & recovery
Chronic supplementation with the mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant MitoQ (20 mg/day for 6 weeks) improves vascular endothelial function, measured by brachial artery flow-mediated dilation, in healthy older adults (60-79 years) with baseline impairment.
If you are over 60 and have signs of stiffening arteries or poor blood vessel flexibility, taking 20mg of MitoQ daily for at least 6 weeks may significantly improve your blood vessel function. This is a specific antioxidant designed to work inside your cells' energy producers, potentially countering age-related vascular decline.
Brachial artery flow–mediated dilation was 42% higher after MitoQ versus placebo (P<0.05)
Why this rating
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover design in humans, though with a relatively small sample size (n=20) and short duration (6 weeks).
Source
Chronic Supplementation With a Mitochondrial Antioxidant (MitoQ) Improves Vascular Function in Healthy Older Adults
Matthew J. Rossman et al. · Hypertension · 2018
DOI 10.1161/hypertensionaha.117.10787
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