Table 2.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria.
| Inclusion Criteria | Exclusion Criteria |
|---|---|
| Studies that are randomized controlled trials | Studies including participants at risk of PAD, including otherwise healthy smokers and hypertensive or diabetic patients |
| Studies with a sample size ≤ 10 participants | Studies that administer mixed nutrient supplementation where no group receives any specific antioxidant supplement alone |
| Studies including participants who either are healthy or have established PAD | Studies incorporating dual treatments such as exercise and supplementation |
| Studies that orally administer a single antioxidant intervention through supplementation or dietary or drug interventions | studies on animal models |