Antioxidants, Physical Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease: Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 August 2025 | Viewed by 851
Special Issue Editors
2. Research Center for Active Living and Wellbeing (LiveWell), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
3. Department of Sports, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
4. CI-ISCE, ISCE Douro, 4560-708 Penafiel, Portugal
Interests: chronic pain; physical exercise; sports Science
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Interests: cardiovascular diseases; antioxidants; microbiology; nutrition; diet
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular health is a major focus of modern medicine, requiring comprehensive approaches that integrate nutrition and lifestyles. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems globally. Prevention and effective management of these conditions are therefore of crucial importance.
Emerging research has highlighted the vital role of antioxidants and physical exercise as effective interventions in combating CVDs. Antioxidants, present in various foods and supplements, play a crucial role in neutralizing oxidative stress and reducing inflammation. Oxidative stress and inflammation are key factors in the pathogenesis of several cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, hypertension and heart failure. Supplementation with antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and flavonoids, has demonstrated significant potential in modulating these pathological processes.
At the same time, physical exercise is widely recognized as a powerful intervention for promoting cardiovascular health. Regular exercise, whether aerobic or anaerobic, improves cardiovascular function, helps control blood pressure, reduces cholesterol levels and promotes the maintenance of healthy body weight. Furthermore, physical exercise has beneficial effects in modulating oxidative stress and inflammation, complementing the effects of antioxidants.
However, the maximum therapeutic potential of these interventions can be achieved when combined in a synergistic manner. The combination of antioxidant regimens and physical exercise programs may offer an integrated and effective approach to the prevention and treatment of CVD. Recent studies indicate that antioxidants can improve the body’s ability to deal with exercise-induced oxidative stress, while physical exercise can increase the effectiveness of antioxidants. This Special Issue seeks to explore the intersection between antioxidant supplementation and physical exercise in the context of cardiovascular disease. Topics that will be covered include the following:
- Effects of antioxidants on cardiovascular health;
- Combination of antioxidants and physical exercise;
- Holistic nutritional interventions;
- Molecular and cellular aspects;
- Clinical implications and public health.
This Special Issue of Nutrients accepts submissions of research articles, review articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, as well as short communications.
Dr. Pedro Miguel Forte
Dr. Patrick Türck
Prof. Dr. Ceres Mattos Della Lucia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nutrition
- exercise
- health
- cardiovascular
- lifestyle
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