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Chapter 12 – Influence of Mixed Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates on Redox Homeostasis and Immune System of Exercising People

by Manfred Lamprecht, Georg Obermayer, and Werner Seebauer.

Introduction

Sufficient and regular consumption of fruits and vegetables (FV) is commonly regarded as an essential nutritional, preventive activity to maintain health. A lot of scientific publications demonstrate that adequate consumption of plant foods is associated with a decreased risk of chronic degenerative diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes or certain types of cancer (Bazzano et al., 2008; Dauchet et al., 2005, 2006; Iqbal et al., 2008; Joshipura et al., 1999; Ness and Powles, 1997; Nikolić et al., 2008; Nöthlings et al., 2008; Pomerleau et al., 2006; Steinmetz and Potter, 1996; Wright et al., 2008; Yamaji et al., 2008). The risk-reducing effects are attributed to bioactive components including phytochemicals, phytonutrients and vitamins, minerals and fibre (Brown et al., 1999; Dragsted et al., 2004; Herrera et al., 2009; Lampe, 1999).

Antioxidants in Sport Nutrition. Lamprecht M, editor. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor & Francis; 2015.