Micronutrients & recovery
Higher dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) is inversely associated with plasma high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels in adult populations, independent of single antioxidant intake.
Focus on increasing the total antioxidant capacity of your diet rather than relying on isolated vitamin supplements. Prioritize foods known to be high in antioxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, whole cereals, and red wine (in moderation), as these collectively help lower systemic inflammation markers like CRP.
We conclude that dietary TAC is inversely and independently correlated with plasma concentrations of hs-CRP and this could be one of the mechanisms explaining the protective effects against CVD of antioxidant-rich foods such as fruits, whole cereals and red wine.
Why this rating
Observational cross-sectional study with strong statistical adjustment for confounders, but lacking causal intervention data.
Source
Total antioxidant capacity of the diet is inversely and independently related to plasma concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in adult Italian subjects
Furio Brighenti et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2005
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