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.

Plain English Summary:

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.

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.