Thank you for your mail. I hope that the following will address the vein and context of your question. FPP has been extensively reviewed in Aruoma et al. (2010) for its ability to ameliorate the total antioxidant capacities in several animal and human models of oxidative stress. A high plasma antioxidant level offers maximum protection against oxidative stress through quenching of superoxide, hydroxyl and nitric oxide free radicals.The total antioxidant status (TAS) of pre-diabetics supplemented with 6 g FPP/day for 14 weeks was observed to markedly increase TAS values in both genders, proving that a daily intake can indeed reduce the overall level of oxidative stress. Total antioxidant status (TAS) values represent the overall capacity to counteract ROS-induced oxidative stresses. Note that the mean plasma TAS ranged between 0.8 – 2.11 mmol/L in the FPP group and 1.32 – 1.94 mmol/L in control group.
Upon intake of FPP TAS values of males increased from 1.68 to 1.76 mmol/L at week 14; representing a significant increase of 4.8% (P