4. Discussion
It is of intriguing importance that hemoglobin oxidation can largely
dictates the ability to effectively preserve red blood cells. That
FPP may have a potential in preserving erythrocyte integrity was
the subject of the investigation here reported. Indeed, factors
affecting the rate of hemoglobin oxidation during red blood cell
ex vivo storage include compromised antioxidant activity, high
concentrations of glucose in the storage media and the presence
of molecular oxygen. That FPP intake could positively alter diabetes-
related risk factors, including a significant decrease in systemic
inflammation, an improvement of lipid profile, liver and kidney
functionality and mean arterial blood pressure, is seminal (Somanah
et al., 2012).