Vernonia cinerea Less. supplementation and strenuous exercise reduce smoking rate: Relation to oxidative stress status and beta-endorphin release in active smokers

• Main Authors: Donrawee Leelarungrayub, Sainatee Pratanaphon, Prapas Pothongsunun, Thanyaluck Sriboonreung, Araya Yankai, Richard J. Bloomer
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Nursing
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=77952653404&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/50463
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Vernonia cinerea Less. (VC) supplementation and exercise on oxidative stress biomarkers, beta-endorphin release, and the rate of cigarette smoking.Methods: Volunteer smokers were randomly divided into four groups: group 1: VC supplement;...