Positive Modulation Effect of 8-Week Consumption of Kaempferia parviflora on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Oxidative Status in Healthy Elderly Volunteers

Joint Authors

Wattanathorn, Jintanaporn
Saenghong, Naritsara
Sripanidkulchai, Bungorn
Tong-Un, Terdthai
Muchimapura, Supaporn
Thukham-mee, Wipawee

Source

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-07-12

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

7

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

Health-related physical fitness declines as the age advances.

Oxidative stress is reported to contribute the crucial role on this phenomenon.

This condition is also enhanced by antioxidant.

Therefore, we aimed to determine the effect of Kaempferia parviflora, a plant reputed for antifatigue, longevity promotion, and antioxidant effects, on health-related quality physical fitness and oxidative status of the healthy elderly volunteers.

Total 45 subjects had been randomized to receive placebo or K.

parviflora extract at doses of 25 or 90 mg once daily for 8 weeks.

They were determined baseline data of physical performance using 30 sec chair stand test, hand grip test, 6 min walk test, and tandem test.

Serum oxidative stress markers including malondialdehde (MDA) level and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were also assayed.

All assessments were performed every 4 weeks throughout the 8-week study period.

The results showed that K.

parviflora increased performance in 30-second chair stand test and 6 min walk test together with the increased all scavenger enzymes activities and the decreased MDA level.

Therefore, K.

parviflora can enhance physical fitness partly via the decreased oxidative stress.

In conclusion, K.

parviflora is the potential health supplement for elderly.

However, further study is required.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Wattanathorn, Jintanaporn& Muchimapura, Supaporn& Tong-Un, Terdthai& Saenghong, Naritsara& Thukham-mee, Wipawee& Sripanidkulchai, Bungorn. 2012. Positive Modulation Effect of 8-Week Consumption of Kaempferia parviflora on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Oxidative Status in Healthy Elderly Volunteers. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Wattanathorn, Jintanaporn…[et al.]. Positive Modulation Effect of 8-Week Consumption of Kaempferia parviflora on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Oxidative Status in Healthy Elderly Volunteers. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Wattanathorn, Jintanaporn& Muchimapura, Supaporn& Tong-Un, Terdthai& Saenghong, Naritsara& Thukham-mee, Wipawee& Sripanidkulchai, Bungorn. Positive Modulation Effect of 8-Week Consumption of Kaempferia parviflora on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Oxidative Status in Healthy Elderly Volunteers. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1028511