Plasma interleukin-6 risk factors
Clinical Study Title:
Plasma interleukin-6 is associated with psychological coronary risk
factors: moderation by use of multivitamin supplements.
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English Summary: |
Certain components
of the blood, such as Plasma Interleukin-6 (IL-6),
are often associated with various aspects, in this
case hostility, anger, and symptoms of depression.
The plasma IL-6 was associated with hostility, anger,
and the severity of the symptoms of depression in
96 males, and was found to be significant only in
those men who did not smoke. Among the nonsmoking
men who had difficulties with these areas, the plasma
IL-6 levels were able to be reduced after use of a
daily multivitamin. This suggests that these symptoms
for non smoking men will be alleviated after the continued
frequent use of a daily multivitamin. |
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Authors:
Suarez EC.
Institution:
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University
Medical Center, P.O. Box 3328, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Brain, Behavior, & Immunity. 17(4):296-303, 2003 Aug.
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