Yerba Mate as a Protectant against Lipoproteins Oxidation
Mariana Spanamberg Mayer,
Amanda Felipe Portella,
Camila Maçalai
et al.
Abstract:Oxidative modification of low‐density lipoproteins (LDL) and high‐density lipoproteins (HDL) are important factors determining cardiovascular risk. This study investigated the antioxidant mechanisms and potential protective effect of a hydroethanolic extract of yerba mate (Ilex paraguaiensis; EHEM) on the in vitro oxidation of LDL and HDL. EHEM was found to possess iron ion reducing activity, DPPH free radical scavenging capacity, metal chelating activity, and NO radical scavenging activity. In addition, EHEM … Show more
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