Melatonin Pharmacological Blood Levels Increase Total Antioxidant Capacity in Critically Ill Patients

Melatonin Pharmacological Blood Levels Increase Total Antioxidant Capacity in Critically Ill Patients

In this study, the aim was to test the biochemical effects of melatonin supplementation in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients, since their blood levels are decreased. Sixty-four patients were enrolled in the study. From the evening of the 3rd ICU day, patients were randomized to receive oral melaton...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Mistraletti, Rita Paroni, Michele Umbrello, Lara D’Amato, Giovanni Sabbatini, Martina Taverna, Paolo Formenti, Elena Finati, Gaia Favero, Francesca Bonomini, Rita Rezzani, Russel J. Reiter, Gaetano Iapichino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
melatonin
oxidative stress
critical illness
antioxidants
dietary supplements
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/4/759

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