Total radical trapping antioxidant potential (TRAP) and exercise |
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Authors: | Sharpe PC; Duly EB; MacAuley D; McCrum EE; Mulholland C; Stott G; Boreham CA; Kennedy G; Evans AE; Trinick TR |
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Institution: | Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, UK. |
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Abstract: | The relationship between physical activity, physical fitness and total
radical trapping antioxidant potential (TRAP) was examined in the Northern
Ireland Health and Activity Survey. This was a cross-sectional population
study (n = 1600) using a two-stage probability sample of the population.
TRAP was calculated using the sum of the individual serum antioxidant
concentrations (urate, protein thiols, ascorbate, alpha tocopherol and
bilirubin) multiplied by their respective stoichiometric values. Physical
fitness was determined by estimation of VO2max by extrapolation from
submaximal oxygen uptake, and physical activity was recorded by
computer-assisted interview. Mean serum TRAP concentrations were
significantly higher in males (653 +/- 8.2 mumol/l, mean +/- SEM) compared
to females (564 +/- 8.0 mumol/l) (p < 0.0001). Both male and female
smokers had significantly lower TRAP values than non-smokers (males p <
0.0001, females p = 0.02). In females, there was a positive relationship of
TRAP with age (p < 0.001) and body mass index (p < 0.001) but a
negative relationship with physical fitness (p < 0.05). The known
beneficial effects of exercise and activity do not appear to be directly
mediated through increased antioxidant status.
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