Vitamin E as a Treatment of Hyperlipidemia
Clinical Study Title:
Antioxidant vitamins C and E improve endothelial function in children
with hyperlipidemia: Endothelial Assessment of Risk from Lipids
in Youth (EARLY) Trial.
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This
study looked at the use of vitamin E and C in combination
for the treatment of hyperlipidemia in children. Hyperlipidemia
is a risk factor for many chronic illnesses, such
as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. A total
of 15 children were given either a placebo or a daily
combination of vitamin E and C, as well as put on
a special diet. The use of the vitamin combination
helped to improved brachial functioning. This suggests
that a daily supplement including both vitamin C and
E can help to improve heart function as well as help
to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary
heart disease. |
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Authors:
Engler MM. Engler MB. Malloy MJ. Chiu EY. Schloetter MC. Paul SM.
Stuehlinger M. Lin KY. Cooke JP. Morrow JD. Ridker PM. Rifai N.
Miller E. Witztum JL. Mietus-Snyder M.
Institution:
University of California, San Francisco
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Circulation. 108(9):1059-63, 2003 Sep 2.
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