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Cardiovascular Research
17-Beta-estradiol reduces oxidative stress, cardiac injury in rat study
January 12th, 2006
17-Beta-estradiol reduced all of the parameters related to oxidative stress and cardiac injury in ovariectomized rats treated with adriamycin. According to the report from Spain, "The incidence of cardiovascular diseases in humans differs in relation to the age of the patient. Although women suffer less than men from cardiovascular disorders during 15-55 years, after this period the incidence is equivalent in both sexes." J.R. Munoz-Castaneda and colleagues at the University of Cordoba continued, "This data suggests a cytoprotective effect of estrogens against cardiovascular disease. The estrogens, especially 17-beta-estradiol, are important...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-12)
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