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

• Main Authors: Leelarungrayub D., Pratanaphon S., Pothongsunun P., Sriboonreung T., Yankai A., Bloomer R.J.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77952653404&partnerID=40&md5=f56483abe41c252b759eaa1c76ffc89c; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20500899; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/747
• 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;...