Every other article on healthy diet includes antioxidant term – they’re everywhere! On all the fruit store shelves, in juices, teas and even chocolate. However, experts warn that they do not always have positive consequences – it is possible to cause reduced muscle function.

Researchers at the laboratory for cardiorespiratory training at the University of Kansas, studied antioxidants in foods to determine ways in which the muscles can continue to work well during the exercise. They concluded that antioxidants can sometimes interfere with the work of muscles.

When we talk about antioxidants, it is always in the context of preventing various diseases. Free radicals from pollution, tobacco and environmental toxins can damage cells. Antioxidants repair the damage, thus protecting from the disease and prolong life.

“People do not realize that the balance between antioxidants and prooxidants is sensitive. You can not just give a big dose of antioxidants and assume that they will have a good effect. In fact, can exacerbate the problem,” says physician Steven Copp.

The researchers studied the effects of different doses and types of antioxidants to control muscles and blood flow, especially in relation to aging and chronic diseases such as heart failure.

Some antioxidants  help reduce the effects of poor oxygen delivery to the muscles, however, sometimes they can be deprived of the muscles in the supply of muscle oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide, and then the muscles do not work as they should (hydrogen peroxide, dilates blood vessels to improve the flow of oxygen).

Experts hope that they will soon be able to give accurate advice on the type and quantity of antioxidants that chronic patients should consume.