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International Journal of Nutrology
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1705063
Submitted: 02-05-2022
Published: 02-05-2022

Effects of oxidative stress during human and animal reproductions: A review

Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Department of Pathology, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Department of Pathology, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Division of Food Bioscience, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju-si, South Korea

Abstract

Given its high ability to damage important cellular components (lipids, proteins and deoxyribonucleic acid), oxidative stress is now recognized as one of the most common mechanisms associated with development of a variety of diseases and natural events such as pregnancy. During reproduction period, there is a change in the pro-oxidant and antioxidant balance due to the body and circulation modifications that are inherent to the pregnancy process. The present paper discusses the role of oxidative stress on the reproduction process. More effective defense strategies are needed to decrease the deleterious effects of oxidative-stress-induced gestation. This approach could be achieved by antioxidant status alteration. Further clinical and experimental studies are needed for better understanding of oxidative stress mechanism and the impact of antioxidant supplementation on reproduction.

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How to Cite

Berchieri-Ronchi, C. B., Presti, P. T., Ferreira, A. L. A., Correa, C. R., Salvadori, D. M. F., Damasceno, D. C., & Yeum, K.-J. (2022). Effects of oxidative stress during human and animal reproductions: A review. International Journal of Nutrology, 8(1), 6–11. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1705063