Novaes Rômulo D, Gonçalves Reggiani V, Peluzio Maria do Carmo G, Natali Antônio J, Maldonado Izabel R S C
Department of General Biology, Federal University of Viçosa, MG, Brazil.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2012;76(5):1025-7. doi: 10.1271/bbb.111006. Epub 2012 May 7.
3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid (3,4-DA) is a natural compound with high antioxidant potential found in various foods. This study found that animals administered with 3,4-DA had higher exercise tolerance, reduced blood lactate, and markers of hepatic oxidation. Blood glucose and antioxidant enzymes were not affected by this treatment. 3,4-DA may have applicability in reducing the fatigue associated with exercise.