Figure 2.

The measurement and monitoring of biomarkers of oxidative stress and antioxidant status associated with cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, and smoking) can help (1) to assess the patient’s health status, and (2) to consider an appropriate supplementation of antioxidants if altered oxidative stress/or antioxidant status is recorded. Moreover, antioxidant therapy must be monitored to adjust the dosage and the time of administration based on the biomarker values verified.