Vitamin E Helps Cholesterol Levels
Clinical Study Title:
Vitamin E prevents extensive lipid peroxidation in patients with
hypertension.
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English Summary: |
Previous
research in animals has suggested that vitamin E can
have a positive effect on LDL cholesterol. This study
looks at the effect of vitamin E supplements in humans.
A total of 47 participants were enrolled in this study.
They were given daily supplements of vitamin E and
their LDL oxidation lag times were recorded during
the study. The results supported the use of a vitamin
E supplement to help control LDL cholesterol as well
as to help reduce the development of atherogensis.
Vitamin E supplementation can have an added protective
effect against heart disease. |
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Authors:
Brockes C. Buchli C. Locher R. Koch J. Vetter W.
Institution:
University Hospital, Division of Hypertension, Ramistr
Country of Publication:
England
Source:
British Journal of Biomedical Science. 60(1):5-8, 2003.
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