International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
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Volume 4 Issue 4
2013 (October - December)
ILEX PARAGUARIENSIS ST. HILL (YERBA MATE) IMPROVES THE METABOLIC PROFILE OF AND PROTECTS AGAINST OXIDATIVE STRESS IN EXERCISED AND NON-EXERCISED RATS
Ilex paraguariensis (St. Hil) is a native plant consumed mainly in South America in the form of tea and mate and it contains different compounds. Physical exercise is characterized by increased metabolic demand, increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Ilex paraguariensis (St. Hil) use extract on the metabolic profile and oxidative stress. We used 24 Wistar rats, were divided into four experimental groups (n=6), the extract was orally administered (1.5 ml/animal), and a swimming training protocol was performed for 8 weeks. Was found that the animals that received Ilex showed a significant decrease in plasma glucose, TG and HDL levels. By evaluating the lipoperoxidation, we observed a significant decrease in the groups that received Ilex, and a significant increase in SOD enzyme. Ilex paraguariensis has antioxidant properties that acted reducing oxidative damage in this experimental model.
MARIA ISABEL MORGAN-MARTINS,VALÉRIO S. SILVA, FRANCIELLI LICKS,JOSIELI R. COLARES, ELIZÂNGELA G. SCHEMITT, LUIZ F. FORGIARINI, DARLAN P. ROSA ANDNORMA P. MARRONI.
Exercise; Ilex paraguariensis; Oxidative Stress.
1303-1311